Postdoc in energy technology and policy

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher in Complex Mobility Systems. The position is part of a Formas-funded project developing dynamic synthetic populations and mobility digital twins for resilient and equitable transport planning. The project combines agent-based modelling, large-scale mobility data, transport networks, generative modelling, resilience indicators, and equity analysis.   About us  The candidate will be based at https://www.chalmers.se/en/departments/env/research/frt/ at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden. With around 50 staff members, including faculty and Doctoral students from engineering, natural sciences, and social sciences, the division promotes challenge-driven, multidisciplinary research and offers courses linked to its research areas. Our group, STEAM – Sustainable Transport, Energy Analytics and Modelling, studies how people, vehicles, infrastructure, digital systems and energy systems interact, with applications in sustainable mobility, electrification, resilience, equity and policy analysis. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute intellectually to the theoretical development of the project. We are particularly interested in candidates whose background can help us connect empirical mobility data and computational modelling with theories of complex systems, network dynamics, resilience, disruption response, adaptation, inequality, or urban systems. About the research project   The position is connected to the DYnamic populatioNs for resilient And equitable MObility systems (DYNAMO) project. The project develops next-generation synthetic populations that are dynamic, scenario-conditioned and suitable for stress-testing mobility systems under disruptions. The work combines mobile phone data, census and urban data, activity-based and agent-based modelling, generative sequence models, transport networks, digital twins, resilience indicators and equity-sensitive analysis. The project explicitly seeks to move beyond static “average-day” demand modelling towards dynamic, behaviourally rich and policy-relevant simulations of how different groups adapt under changing conditions.  The project is carried out in collaboration withthe department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU, Denmark) and Universidad del Desarrollo / ISI Foundation (Chile/Italy), contributing expertise in human mobility modelling, resilience science, and empirical disruption analysis using large-scale mobile phone data from Chile. Who we are looking for  The successful candidate will be expected to contribute intellectually to the theoretical development of the project. We are particularly interested in candidates whose background can help us connect empirical mobility data and computational modelling with theories of complex systems, network dynamics, resilience, disruption response, adaptation, inequality, or urban systems. The following requirements are mandatory:  A doctoral degree in a relevant field, such as complex systems, network science, transport systems, urban science, computational social science, applied mathematics, physics, computer science, geography, urban planning, engineering, data science, resilience studies, or a closely related field. The degree must normally have been awarded before the start of employment. Meritorious educational qualifications: Read more about this at www.chalmers.se   Mandatory experiences and skills Documented ability to conduct high-quality independent research. Strong computational, mathematical, or modelling skills relevant to complex mobility systems, including the ability to implement and validate models using empirical or synthetic mobility data. Experience with quantitative modelling, simulation, data analysis or computational methods. Very good ability to write and communicate scientific results in English. Experience with at least one of the following: agent-based modelling, activity-based travel modelling, geospatial data analysis, mobility data analysis, generative modelling, transport simulation, network modelling, or data fusion. Ability to work both independently and in interdisciplinary research teams. The following experience will strengthen your application:  Read more about this at www.chalmers.se   What you will do  The postdoctoral researcher will conduct independent and collaborative research within the project. Depending on the candidate’s profile, the work may include: Developing computational and conceptually grounded frameworks for resilient and equitable mobility systems. Advancing agent-based, network-based or complex systems models of mobility under disruption. Contributing to the design of dynamic synthetic populations and behaviourally plausible mobility agents. Modelling how individuals, groups and networks adapt to disruptions, including sudden events and forewarned hazards. Developing or testing indicators for robustness, recovery, vulnerability, accessibility loss and equity impacts. Working with large-scale mobility, transport network, census, land-use or other urban data. Contributing to open, reproducible research workflows, model documentation and scientific publications. Collaborating with researchers in mobility data science, urban analytics, human mobility, resilience, digital twins and policy analysis. Helping connect the project’s empirical, computational, and theoretical components, and mentoring junior researchers or students where appropriate. Implementing and validating models related to dynamic synthetic populations, activity-based mobility patterns, disruption response, and resilience or equity indicators. Contract terms   Read more at www.chalmers.se   What we offer  Read more about what we offer at www.chalmers.se   Application procedure  Read more about this and apply at www.chalmers.se   We welcome your application no later than 2026-08-11 Shortlisting is planned for late August, with first interviews expected around 1 September.  For questions please contact:  Sonia Yeh, Professor, Department of Environmental and Energy Sciences. Email: sonia.yeh@chalmers.se, 031-772-67 16 We look forward to your application!  *** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. ***

We are looking for a highly motivated Postdoc to join our team at the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering of Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden. Become part of our group and contribute to exciting research in the field of organic electronics within a collaborative and dynamic environment. About us  https://www.chalmers.se/en/departments/chem/ offers an international environment, with scientific areas ranging from fundamental chemistry and materials science to chemical engineering. The https://www.chalmers.se/en/persons/cmuller/ focuses on the physical chemistry and materials science of organic semiconductors, polymer blends and composites, and develops new plastic materials for use in the fields of wearable electronics and energy technology. All research is conducted in co-operation with other universities/institutes and/or industry. Presently, our group consists of 1 Professor, 1 permanent researcher, 5 Postdocs and 9 PhD students. About the research project   Your research will focus on the reproducible and benign synthesis of high-performance organic mixed ionic-electronic conductors (OMIECs) with optimal mechanical and electrical properties. In addition, you will contribute to the development of continuous flow chemistry processes. An example of our recent work can be found in a recent article in https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adv8168. You will work closely with fellow PhD students and postdocs at Chalmers, and collaborate with partners across Sweden and internationally. This role also offers exciting opportunities to travel and engage with external collaborators. Who we are looking for  The following requirements are mandatory:  A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.   A very good capability of communicating scientific results in English, both orally and in writing. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the work, the candidate is expected to have excellent collaboration skills. A promising track record of early achievements such as scientific publications. Experience with experimental techniques that are commonly used to characterize polymers, in particular NMR, chromatography and vibrational spectroscopy. Significant experience with organic synthesis and the synthesis of conjugated polymers via coupling reactions. The following experience will strengthen your application:  It is highly meritorious if the doctoral degree has been obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline. Experience with flow chemistry. What you will do  The majority of your working time is devoted to your own research, in collaboration with other Postdocs and students in our group as well as collaborating groups. In addition, you are expected to support and mentor some of the Master and/or PhD students in our group that work on related topics. As a Postdoc you are expected to develop your own ideas and communicate scientific results orally as well as in writing. There is the possibility to teach on the undergraduate/master’s level. The position is meritorious for future roles in academia, industry, or the public sector.  Contract terms   Full-time temporary employment for a maximum of two (2) years, with the possibility to extend by one (1) more year provided project funding is available and the project goes according to plan. The monthly salary of a Postdoc researcher at Chalmers is about 40'000 SEK before tax (€ 3'700). The position requires physical presence throughout the entire employment. A valid residence permit must be presented by the start date, otherwise the offer may be withdrawn.  What we offer  As a postdoc at Chalmers, you are an employee and enjoy all employee benefits. Read more about  https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/work-with-us/ and our https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/work-with-us/chalmers-as-an-employer/benefits-and-conditions/  for employees.  A dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of https://www.goteborg.com/en.  Read more about Sweden’s generous parental leave, subsidized day care, free schools, healthcare etc at https://www.movetogothenburg.com/  Chalmers is dedicated to improving gender balance and actively works with equality projects, such as https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/organisation-and-governance/equality/genie-gender-initiative-for-excellence/. We celebrate diversity and consider equality and inclusion as fundamental aspects of all our activities.  If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses to help you settle in.  Application procedure  The application should be written in English be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.  1) CV  A comprehensive CV, including a complete list of publications.  Details of previous teaching and pedagogical experience.  2) Personal letter  A brief introduction about yourself. A brief motivation as to why you are interested in this position.  A summary of your previous research fields and key research outcomes.  An outline of your future goals and research focus. 3) A copy of your PhD thesis Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.       A background check may be conducted as part of the application process.     Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered. Contact details to references will be requested after the interview.    We welcome your application no later than 20 Aug 2026. Applications will be evaluated continuously. Thus, please submit your application prior to the deadline.  For questions please contact:  Christian Müller   Professor, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering   mailto:christian.muller@chalmers.se   We look forward to your application!