Are you passionate about advancing the transition to sustainable transport and energy systems? We are seeking a highly motivated doctoral student to join our research team in the rapidly developing scientific area of hydrogen technology through environmental and energy systems analysis.
Our research aims to provide long-term, and most often global, perspectives on future renewable fuels for transport. We seek to rigorously analyze the feasibility of energy transitions, utilize empirical as well as estimated data, and explore whether and under what conditions changes can occur as well as the cost-effectiveness and environmental effects of such changes. Research tools include life cycle environmental assessments, techno-economic assessments, and cost-minimizing models where all energy sectors compete for the same primary energy sources in a future carbon constrained world.
The position will be hosted by the Maritime Environmental Sciences division at the Department of Environmental and Energy Sciences. Our research team, presently consisting of three senior researchers, four doctoral students, and two postdocs, is embedded in an interdisciplinary environment, where we collaborate closely with other research teams at Chalmers, including technology experts, systems engineers, and natural and social scientists conducting research on solutions to major environmental challenges. We also collaborate with international organizations within academia and industry.
To reduce climate impact from transport, technologies such as electrification, hydrogen, electrofuels and biofuels are being developed. In this position, the focus will be on hydrogen, as part of a larger collaboration project, HyLo, demonstrating hydrogen trucks and refueling infrastructure. The position will also be part of Technologies and innovations for a future green hydrogen economy (TechForH2) competence center.
Your research will initially focus on hydrogen storage and distribution challenges, from environmental and cost perspectives. This will be assessed by developing a model for hydrogen refueling stations to assess and compare different technology options, assuming different scenarios, by modelling cost, efficiency, materials, potential leakages etc.
- 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 a relevant field such as industrial ecology, energy technology, or applied mathematics, with a specialization in energy systems analysis, energy modelling, or life cycle assessment.
- Proven experience with data analysis and programming (e.g., GAMS, Matlab, Python or R) is also a must, as well as a strong commitment to scientific inquiry.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- You are a motivated and independent researcher with good analytical skills who is interested in the transport sector transition, interdisciplinary research with a holistic systems perspective.
- We also believe that you have a strong curiosity and a genuine wish to learn and develop your skills and knowledge further in the fields of research, research communication and project management.
- for students with an education earned outside of Sweden, a 4-year Bachelor’s degree is accepted.
- Knowledge of alternative transport fuels is beneficial.
- Take courses at an advanced level within the Graduate school of Energy, Environment and Systems.
- 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 10-20 percent of working hours
- The position is part of the competence centre TechForH2, focusing on hydrogen for transport, in which several doctoral students and postdocs are engaged.
- Your time will be dedicated to research and doctoral courses required for obtaining a PhD, which include reviewing literature, participating in the design of research studies, interacting with companies and authorities, collecting and analysing empirical data, and disseminating research results in scientific journals and reports as well as to industry and public.
- 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.
- As a Doctoral student at Chalmers, you are an employee and enjoy all employee benefits. Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits 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.
Chalmers is dedicated to improving gender balance and actively works with equality projects, such as the GENIE Initiative for gender equality and 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.
Find more general information about doctoral studies at Chalmers here.
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.
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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 4 October, 2026
Maria Grahn, Associate professor in Energy Systems Analysis, [email protected].
Selma Brynolf, Researcher in Energy and Environmental Systems Assessment, [email protected].
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Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg conducts research and education in technology and natural sciences at a high international level. The university has 3100 employees and 10,000 students, and offers education in engineering, science, shipping and architecture. With scientific excellence as a basis, Chalmers promotes knowledge and technical solutions for a sustainable world. Through global commitment and entrepreneurship, we foster an innovative spirit, in close collaboration with wider society.
Chalmers was founded in 1829 and has the same motto today as it did then: Avancez – forward.
