Doctoral student in High-temperature diagnostics

AB Trav och Galopp; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 362,808 - 434,573; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Dynamic working environment

Swedish language courses

Job summary

AB Trav och Galopp is seeking a Doctoral student for a project focused on high-temperature diagnostics aimed at improving biomass conversion efficiency in power plants. The position, based in Gothenburg, is fully funded for four years with opportunities for teaching and collaboration.

The ideal candidate will possess a relevant Master's degree and exceptional English communication skills. You will engage in both experimental and modeling work, taking courses, and sharing findings across various platforms.

Qualifications

• Master's level degree in relevant fields required.
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute and analyze experiments.
• Conduct modeling and develop tools.
• Take courses at an advanced level.
• Teach at undergraduate level or perform other duties.
• Collaborate with industrial partners and researchers.
• Communicate results through conferences and journals.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Civil or Environmental Engineering

Engineering Physics

CFD

Matlab

Python

English communication

Education

Master's degree corresponding to at least 240 ECTS credits

Job description

Reference number REF 2026-0299

Join our research group for an exciting Doctoral student position to create important new insights into High-temperature diagnostics!

About us

At the Division of Energy Technology , we develop andanalysesustainable energy systems and conversion technologies for industry and society. Through strong national and international collaboration, we unite experimental and systems research to create efficient, low-emission solutions driving the transition towards carbon-neutral energy and industry.

About the research project

The project that you will work with focuses on the developent of a new thermal imaging system with the aim to improve the efficiency of biomass conversion in power plants. The work combines advanced radiation and CFD modeling and the use of spectrometer and camera-based data. You will be part of the groups teams that works on related topics and together we will develop a new diagnostic set-up and conduct experiments on different scales. The research group that you will be part of has a strong track record in developing experimental and modeling tools to study and advance novel high-temperature processes used for industrial and power generation purposes. We have our own experimental facilitites at Chalmers campus, but we will also conduct experiments on an industrial site.

Who we are looking for

The following requirements are mandatory:

To qualify as a Doctoral student, you must have a master's level degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education (ECTS) credits in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Engineering Physics or equivalent.

Excellent writing and communication skills in English are required.

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

What you will do

• Design, execute and analyze experiments
• Conduct modeling and develop tools (CFD, Matlab, Python). Part of the work will be based on methods of which there is extensive experience in the research group, but the project will also involve development of new methodologies.
• Take courses at an advanced level within our Graduate school
• Teaching on Chalmers' undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to 20 percent of working hours
• Collaborate with industrial partners as well as other researchers. Iit will be part of your responsibilities to keep contact with the project partners.
• Communicate your results through scientific conferences and journals as well as project meetings and reports.

Contract terms

• The Doctoral student positions are fully funded from start.
• The position is a fixed-term appointment of four years, with the possibility to teach up to 20%, which extends the position up to five years.
• A starting salary of 35,725 SEK per month (valid from May 1, 2026).
• Doctoral studies require physical presence throughout the entire study period. A valid residence permit must be presented by the study start date; otherwise the admission may be withdrawn.

What we offer

• As a Doctoral student at Chalmers, you are an employee and enjoy all employee benefits. Read more aboutworking at Chalmers and ourbenefits for employees.
• A dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg .
• Read more about Sweden’s generous parental leave, subsidized day care, free schools, healthcare etc at Move To Gothenburg.

If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses to help you settle in.

Find more general information about doctoral studies at Chalmers here .

Application procedure

The application should be written in English and attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV

Personal letter

• A brief introduction about yourself.
• A brief motivation as to why you are interested in this position.

Bachelor’s and, if available, master’s thesis together with the transcripts.

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

A background check may be conducted as part of the application process.

Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered. Contact details to references will be requested after the interview.

We welcome your application no later than 7 August.

For questions, please contact:

Professor, Klas Andersson, Energy Technology, [e-mail], phone [phone]

We look forward to your application!

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