Doctoral student in developing PEM fuel cells by multiscale modeling

We are looking for a Doctoral student in Complex Mobility Systems. The position is part of a Swedish Research Council-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 the transformation of transport and energy systems using data-driven, computational and policy-relevant approaches. We work at the intersection of mobility systems, energy systems, electrification, resilience, equity and sustainability, combining large-scale empirical data, modelling, simulation and systems analysis.  In https://www.chalmers.se/en/research/we-train-new-researchers/graduate-schools/energy-environment-and-systems/, you will learn the use of techniques and analytical methods regarding the environment, energy, nature and society. The graduate school offers different specializations, Energy Conversion, Industrial Energy Systems, Energy and Material Systems, Physical Resource Theory, Environmental Systems Analysis and Complex Systems.  The graduate school is organised within the https://www.chalmers.se/en/departments/env/ and https://www.chalmers.se/en/departments/tme/ 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 master’s degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits, or equivalent, in a relevant field such as engineering, applied mathematics, physics, computer science, data science, complex systems, transport systems, urban science, geography, urban planning, computational social science, or a related field. Strong quantitative, analytical, computational, or theoretical training relevant to the research topic. Meritorious educational qualifications: Read more about this at www.chalmers.se   Mandatory experiences and skills Strong motivation to conduct doctoral research Good analytical and problem-solving skills Good programming, modelling, data analysis, or mathematical skills, with the ability to understand and engage with computational model implementation. Ability or strong motivation to work with activity-based modelling, agent-based modelling, synthetic populations, mobility data, or geospatial data. Very good written and spoken English Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary research environment The following experience will strengthen your application:  Read more about this at www.chalmers.se   What you will do Your main responsibility will be to conduct doctoral research and complete a PhD degree. Depending on your profile, your work may include: Developing theoretical and computational models of complex mobility systems Studying how people and networks adapt to disruptions Contributing to dynamic synthetic populations and agent-based simulations Applying complex systems, network science, resilience, or computational social science methods Analysing mobility, demographic, land-use, transport network, or other urban data Developing indicators for accessibility loss, unmet mobility needs, recovery, vulnerability, and equity Publishing in international journals and presenting at conferences Contributing to open and reproducible research workflows The position may also include departmental duties, such as teaching, up to the level allowed by Chalmers’ doctoral employment rules. Contract terms   The Doctoral student positions are fully funded from start.  The position is a fixed-term appointment of four years, with the possibility to teach up to 20%, which extends the position up to five years.  A starting salary of 35,725 SEK per month (valid from May 1, 2026).  Doctoral studies require physical presence throughout the entire study period. A valid residence permit must be presented by the study start date; otherwise the admission may be withdrawn.  What we offer  Read more about what we offer at www.chalmers.se    Application procedure  Read more 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. ***

Do you want to join an international team of expertise to support industry in better understanding which defects in fibre-reinforced composite structures that can be accepted without compromising quality or safety? We have an open position for a doctoral candidate within LEGEND – a European doctoral network developing increased understanding of, and computational tools for studying the effects of defects in composite structures. About us  The Doctoral student position is placed at the Division of Computational Mechanics and Materials Engineering, which belongs to the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Chalmers University of Technology. We foster an inclusive, friendly, and helpful work environment to which we welcome you to contribute. Our activities integrate computational mechanics and advanced materials technology, combining multidisciplinary expertise to predict, understand, and elevate the performance of engineering materials and structures.     Within the project, you will also be connected to an international team of experts in the area of mechanics of composites through LEGEND – a Marie Sklodowska Curie Action doctoral network project. LEGEND, encompassing a collection of European research organisations and industries, will recruit 14 doctoral candidates, offering a lot of cross-over collaboration. For more information, please visit the LEGEND https://www.legend-msca-dn.com/. About the research project   This project focuses on redefining how defects are assessed in composite aerospace structures  - helping industry move beyond overly conservative repair or discard decisions. The Doctoral student will develop an advanced global–local modelling approach that captures how individual and interacting defects influence structural performance. By combining high-fidelity simulations with experimental testing of lab-scale components, our research will generate new data, validate predictive models, and establish improved defect acceptance criteria. The outcome will be a practical, industry-ready methodology that enables safer, more cost-efficient decisions when dealing with defects in composite components. The project will involve collaborations and secondments (in total 8 months during the first three years) at University of Kore (2 months) and Leonardo S.p.A. (6 months) in Italy. Who we are looking for The following requirements are mandatory: To qualify as a Doctoral student, you must have a Master's degree (masterexamen) of 120 credits or a Master’s degree (magisterexamen) of 60 credits* in Applied Mechanics, Structural Engineering, Computational Engineering, Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Physics or similar. Documented experience (education/courses or thesis project with high grades) in the finite element method and the mechanics of fibre-reinforced polymers. Interest and high skills in programming and numerical methods Strong written and verbal communication skills in English  *for students with an education earned outside of Sweden, a 4-year Bachelor’s degree is accepted.  We also expect that you are analytical, ambitious, independent, and a strong team player that thrives through collaboration. The following experience will strengthen your application:  Documented knowledge (education/courses or thesis project) in computational homogenisation and/or computational micro/mesoscale modelling. What you will do Develop your scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research through written scientific publications and oral presentations at international conferences. Collaborate with fellow doctoral candidates within the LEGEND project, utilising synergies between projects. Actively participate in General Assembly meetings and doctoral training events within LEGEND, distributed across Europe. Take courses at an advanced level within the Graduate school of Solid and Structural Mechanics. Develop and implement a computational framework that links small-scale material defects to large-scale structural performance, enabling accurate prediction of how defects affect strength, stiffness, and fracture behaviour. Teach on Chalmers' undergraduate level corresponding to 10 percent of working hours. Contract terms   The Doctoral student positions are fully funded from start.  The position is a fixed-term appointment of four years, with the possibility to teach up to 10%, which extends the position up to four and a half years.  Doctoral studies require physical presence throughout the entire study period. A valid residence permit must be presented by the study start date; otherwise the admission may be withdrawn.  Applicants must not already be in possession of a doctoral degree. Researchers who have successfully defended their doctoral thesis but who have not yet formally been awarded the doctoral degree will not be considered eligible. Applicants must not not have resided, worked, or studied in Sweden for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the date of recruitment. 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.  To sign the contract, the chosen candidate must fulfil the http://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions. The MSCA DN programme offers a highly competitive and attractive salary and working conditions. The chosen candidate will receive a salary in accordance with the MSCA regulations. The MSCA DN grant offers a monthly Living Allowance (€5,012 per month, as adapted to Sweden), Mobility Allowance (€710 per month), and Family Allowance (€495 per month, if applicable). The salary is subject to taxation and social contributions. Chalmers guarantees the starting salary of the position is minimum 35,725 SEK. What we offer  As a Doctoral student at Chalmers, you are an employee and enjoy all employee benefits.  A dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.  Read more about Sweden’s generous parental leave, subsidized day care, free schools, healthcare etc at https://www.movetogothenburg.com/  Application procedure  For information about the application procedure, please refer to the advert on Chalmers' website: https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/work-with-us/vacancies/?rmpage=job&rmjob=15011&rmlang=UK   We welcome your application no later than 31 August. For questions, please contact:   Professor Martin Fagerström email: mailto:martin.fagerstrom@chalmers.se