PhD in Materials Science: Sustainable Fibre 3D Forming

Chalmers University of Technology; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 363,000 - 435,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Job summary

Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg invites applications for a Doctoral student position within the FibRe Centre for Lignocellulose-based Thermoplastics. This four-year funded project aims to transform pulp-fibre manufacturing into predictive design, combining experiments, mechanics and multiscale characterisation.

You will study how fibre properties and processing influence formability of lignocellulosic materials, develop predictive principles, publish in journals, and collaborate

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Fibre and Polymer Technology, Wood Technology, Engineering Physics, Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Documented experience from experimental research, thesis work, or industrial projects related to materials, mechanics, manufacturing, polymers, fibre-based materials, or modelling.
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex experimental data
• Ability to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly in multidisciplinary and international environments.

Responsibilities

• Take courses at an advanced level within the Chalmers graduate education system.
• Conduct research to understand how fibre properties, material structure and processing influence formability of lignocellulosic materials into complex 3D products.
• Develop predictive design principles for fibre-based manufacturing and communicate results through publications and conferences.
• Collaborate with researchers from Chalmers, KTH and industrial partners within FibRe.
• The position includes teaching at the undergraduate level up to 20% of full-time employment.

Job description

Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg invites applications for a Doctoral student position within the FibRe Centre for Lignocellulose-based Thermoplastics. This four-year funded project aims to transform pulp-fibre manufacturing into predictive design, combining experiments, mechanics and multiscale characterisation.

You will study how fibre properties and processing influence formability of lignocellulosic materials, develop predictive principles, publish in journals, and collaborate