Doctoral student in Resilient and Equitable Mobility Systems

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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. ***

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How can transport systems remain robust in an increasingly uncertain world? At Chalmers University of Technology, we are looking for a doctoral student who wants to explore this question and contribute to the development of resilient transport solutions in business networks. This is an opportunity to engage in collaborative, high-impact research at the intersection of supply chain management, industry practice, and societal challenges. We are looking for a highly motivated PhD student to join the Division of Supply and Operations Management at the Department of Technology Management and Economics, Chalmers University of Technology. We offer an employment of up to five years. The successful candidate will engage in a research project focusing on resilience and business networks. The project is led from Chalmers and joint with Swedish School of Textiles, University of Borås, School of Business, Economics, and Law, University of Gothenburg, and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, and in collaboration with industry.   About us  The Department of Technology Management and Economics conducts research and education at the intersection of technological development and management/policy. The division of Supply & Operations Management (SOM) research relates to supply chain management, and areas, such as, purchasing, industrial marketing, business networks, supply chain strategy, operations planning and control, material handling and freight transport. Digitalization, circularity and resilience are important drivers and enablers. Our goal is to perform high quality research and education at bachelor, master and doctoral levels. We accomplish this by contributing to improvements in all our research areas, in theory as well as in practice. We focus mainly on empirical research in close interaction with industry. About the research project   Over the past decade, several events have caused major disruptions to global transport and supply chains. The research project, in which the PhD student will be working, focuses on how resilient transport solutions are developed within business networks and on the importance of managing tensions in this context.  The project aims to examine, through case studies, the opportunities and obstacles shaping the development of resilient supply chains in a turbulent geopolitical environment. The theoretical frameworks and analysis will be guided by the 'industrial network approach', emphasizing buyer-supplier relationships and networks. The project will involve three sub-studies focusing on different industrial applications: (1) fashion products, (2) advanced transport solutions, and (3) logistics, transport, and  distribution services. By analyzing changes in supplier relationships and supply chains of the sub-studies, the objective is to advance knowledge of resilience in business networks and transport systems. In turn, the project is to contribute to the development and transformation of transport networks and create value for both industry and policy actors. 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 Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Transport Management, or equivalent, with a total of at least 240 higher education credits. Strong interest in business relationships, networks and supply chain resilience. Strong interest in qualitative research.    Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. We are looking for a candidate with strong collaboration and communication skills, who thrives in a research environment built on teamwork and knowledge sharing. At the same time, you are able to work independently, take ownership of your tasks, and demonstrate a high level of responsibility. You are able to navigate challenges with persistence and a constructive mindset.  *for students with an education earned outside of Sweden, a 4-year Bachelor’s degree is accepted.  The following experience will strengthen your application:  Practical experience from courses, and/or a master’s thesis project providing knowledge about supply chain resilience and/or the 'industrial network approach' are meritorious. Working with qualitative research design, such as, case studies including semi-structured interviews.  Experience from industry in relevant areas and sectors are meritorious. Proficiency in a Scandinavian language is meritorious.  What you will do Take courses at an advanced level within the Graduate school of Technology Management and Econonomics   Develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing  Designing and conducting literature reviews, research plans and empirical studies.  Collaborating with project partners and various stakeholders in industrial sectors to gather insights and inform your work Contributing to writing of scientific articles, which will form the basis of your doctoral thesis. The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers' undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to 20 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 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.    We welcome your application no later than 1 September.      For questions, please contact:   Frida Lind, Professor, Supply and Operations Management Email: frida.lind@chalmers.se and +46 31 772 1113    Lisa Govik, Associate Professor, Unit manager, Supply and Operations Management Email: lisa.govik@chalmers.se and +46 31 772 2830    We look forward to your application!

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Interested in urban mobility and working in an interdisciplinary team with close connection with stakeholders? We are looking for a postdoc to join our team at the Division of Physical Resuorce Theory, Department of Environmental and Energy Sciences. Become a part of the team and contributing to research on current and future mobility service usage and attitudes among car and non-car owners. About us At https://www.chalmers.se/en/departments/env/ andhttps://www.chalmers.se/en/departments/env/research/frt/ we identify, analyse and describe the major sustainability challenges of our time, with the aim of developing models, tools and competitive technological solutions to support the transition in sectors such as energy, transport and heavy industry. Within a scientifically excellent environment, we develop new technologies, build knowledge and educate the engineers of the future who can contribute to a sustainable society in the long term. A significant part of our research also takes a systems perspective, focusing on the interaction between technology, society and the environment in order to develop resilient solutions for the future. About the research project Despite increasing research on car-free households, there is still a lack of understanding of how car owners and non-car owners differ in their mobility patterns, satisfaction, and use of mobility services such as car-sharing, cargo-bikes, and attitudes toward emerging technologies such as shared autonomous vehicles. This project addresses that gap through a mixed-method study combining survey data with in-depth interviews. An interdisciplinary approach, integrating systems and policy perspectives with behavioral psychology, will deepen the analysis. Who we are looking for The following requirements are mandatory: A doctoral degree in transportation, urban planning, psychology or other relevant fields. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made Strong written and verbal communication skills in English Experience in mixed-method analysis, ie. both qualitative and quantitative analysis Ability to work both independently and in interdisciplinary research teams You are expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education. 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 in survey analysis, interviews and stakeholder engagement Experience working across disciplines or with stakeholders in transport, urban planning, public policy What you will do Develop conceptual frameworks for mobility service usage Statistical analysis of surveys Qualitative interviews with residents in Gothenburg Supervise master's and/or PhD students to a certain extent Possibility to engage in teaching at undergraduate/master's level The position is meritorious for future roles in academia, industry, or the public sector. Contract terms The position is a temporary full-time employment for two years with the possibility of a one-year extension. 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. CV A comprehensive CV, including a complete list of publications. Details of previous teaching and pedagogical experience. Personal letter A brief introduction about yourself. A summary of your previous research fields and key research outcomes. An outline of your future goals and research focus. 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 August 16th 2026 For questions please contact: Frances Sprei Professor in sustainable mobility mailto:frances.sprei@chalmers.se 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. *** 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.