Postdoc in energy engineering

CHALMERS TEKNISKA HÖGSKOLA AKTIEBOLAG

How fast can new climate technologies grow and what can policy realistically do to accelerate them? Join the Energy Technology and Policy group at Chalmers as a postdoctoral researcher and help develop the data-driven foresight methods to find out. About us At the Division of Physical Resource Theory, we study how societies can transition towards sustainability. Building on physics and systems analysis, our interdisciplinary research connects technical and social sciences to address challenges such as climate change, energy transitions and sustainable land use. The position(s) will be based in the Energy Technology and Policy group which develops methods to evaluate the realism of energy and climate futures. About the research project The Energy Technology and Policy group (http://www.entap.net/) is recruiting up to 2 postdoctoral researchers on technology foresight for policy-driven low-carbon technologies. The postdoctoral position will focus on developing data-driven approaches for probabilistic modelling of new technologies, both established technologies like solar and wind as well as emerging technologies like hydrogen. The positions will be linked to a number of national projects and embedded in the ENTAP group, with a strong international network and tradition of interdisciplinary collaboration through shared work spaces and a joint seminars. Who we are looking for The following requirements are mandatory: To qualify as a postdoc, you must have a doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree in energy studies, environmental science, complex systems studies, economics, public policy, political science, or a related field. Experience in energy transitions research Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in quantitative modelling, data analysis, and scientific computing (e.g., in R, Python) Strong written and verbal communication skills in English 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: Experience in developing technology foresight models Experience in policy analysis Experience in publishing in high impact journals is preferred What you will do Develop and apply probabilistic foresight models for policy-driven technologies and explore the meaning of uncertainty in such projections. Analyse the extent to which policy interventions can accelerate technological change. The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers' undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to up to 20 percent of working hours 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 brief motivation as to why you are interested in this position. Bachelor's, master's, and if available PhD thesis together with the transcripts. Two publications which you think best represent your work (can be pre-prints) 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 14th, 2026 For questions please contact: Professor Jessica Jewell Email: mailto:jewell@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.

MÄLARDALENS UNIVERSITET

The Faculty of Engineering and Health Sciences provides education and conducts research in engineering, health and information design, with a clear focus on addressing societal challenges. Our research is carried out in close collaboration with external partners, both nationally and internationally, and contributes to knowledge development and innovation. Through our collaboration platforms, we bring together academia, the public sector and industry to jointly drive knowledge development and strengthen the relevance of research and education. Education at all levels is research-based and closely aligned with the needs of society and working life. Together, we contribute to sustainable societal development.The Faculty comprises three departments with a total of approximately 500 staff.The Department of Engineering Sciences brings together a large part of the University's Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Master of Science in Engineering programmes in fields such as energy engineering, mechanical engineering, robotics, building engineering, environmental engineering and industrial systems. The department conducts internationally recognised research focusing on future energy and industrial systems. Collaboration with industry and society is central to developing sustainable, resource-efficient and competitive solutions for the society of tomorrow. Employment information Employment: Temporary employment Period of employment/Start date: As agreed Scope: Full time Number of positions: 1 Closing date for application: 2026-08-09 Campus location: Eskilstuna School: Teknikvetenskap Position description The purpose of the position is to give the employee an early opportunity to develop his or her independence as a researcher and to create the conditions for further acquisitions of qualifications after completing the doctoral degree. The position is a temporary employment with a maximum period of 3 years. The position consists mainly of research in which the candidate is expected to independently plan and carry out scientific studies in the area of smart and portable automation. The position will be conducted within the framework of the research profile MARC (Mälardalen Research and Competence Centre for Future Manufacturing), which means that the work will take place in close collaboration with industry partners and other researchers within the profile. Within MARC, the research focuses on future sustainable and flexible production systems, where smart and portable automation plays a central role. The candidate is expected to contribute to the development of new methods, technologies, and prototypes for portable and reconfigurable automation, as well as explore how these solutions can be integrated into industrial environments with requirements for flexibility, quality, and resource efficiency. The work may include experimental research in laboratory and industrial settings, system development, analysis of production flows, and co-creation of knowledge together with company partners. As MARC is a collaborative profile with strong ties to regional companies, the candidate will also take part in project meetings, workshops, and joint activities where industrial relevance and implementability are key components. The postdoctoral position includes scientific writing of articles, dissemination, and oral presentation of research results. An important part of the dissemination work is active engagement in industrial applications in close collaboration with industrial partners. As a postdoctoral researcher, you are expected to take responsibility for independently planning and conducting your studies, take initiatives to develop your ideas and knowledge, and cooperate with others both within and outside academia. Teaching or other departmental duties may be included up to a maximum of 20%. As a postdoctoral researcher, you will also be part of the research group for Production Development, where you are expected to contribute to the development of the group. Qualification requirements The applicant is required to have a PhD degree in Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, Robotics, or another relevant technical field. The applicant must have completed the degree no more than three years before the end of the application period. You have not previously held a position as a postdoctoral researcher in the same or related subject area at MDU that exceeds one year. The applicant is also required to have: Documented experience in experimental research, for example work conducted in laboratory, testbed, or industrial environments Experience with industrial robots, collaborative robots, or portable robotic platforms Experience in programming and configuring control systems for automation and robotics, including relevant programming languages such as PLC, Python, C/C++, MATLAB, ROS, or equivalent Ability to work independently throughout the research process, including planning, execution, analysis, and reporting of scientific studies Ability to collaborate and interact with individuals at various levels both within and outside academia, such as students, colleagues, and industry representatives Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, including documented ability in scientific writing Assessment criteria For this position, special consideration will be given to: Knowledge of or experience with investment projects involving industrial robots, collaborative robots, or portable robotic platforms is considered a merit This advert is abridged. To see the full advert, please go to: https://www.mdu.se/om-mdu/jobba-med-oss/lediga-jobb #LI-DNI Application The application is to be completed online. Please submit your application by clicking on the "Apply" button below. The scientific publications that you do not have in digital form are to be sent by post to: Mälardalen University Division of Human Resources Ref.no: 2026/1967 Box 883 SE-721 23 Västerås, SWEDEN The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and will reach the university no later than closing date for application. We look forward to receiving your application! Union representatives: Saco-S mailto:saco-s@mdu.se Susanne Meijer ST-OFR/S, phone: +46 21-10 14 89 We decline all contact with recruiters and sellers of advertisements. We have made our strategic choices for this recruitment.

CHALMERS TEKNISKA HÖGSKOLA AKTIEBOLAG

We are looking for a highly motivated Postdoc to join our team at the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering of Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden. Become part of our group and contribute to exciting research in the field of organic electronics within a collaborative and dynamic environment. About us  https://www.chalmers.se/en/departments/chem/ offers an international environment, with scientific areas ranging from fundamental chemistry and materials science to chemical engineering. The https://www.chalmers.se/en/persons/cmuller/ focuses on the physical chemistry and materials science of organic semiconductors, polymer blends and composites, and develops new plastic materials for use in the fields of wearable electronics and energy technology. All research is conducted in co-operation with other universities/institutes and/or industry. Presently, our group consists of 1 Professor, 1 permanent researcher, 5 Postdocs and 9 PhD students. About the research project   Your research will focus on the reproducible and benign synthesis of high-performance organic mixed ionic-electronic conductors (OMIECs) with optimal mechanical and electrical properties. In addition, you will contribute to the development of continuous flow chemistry processes. An example of our recent work can be found in a recent article in https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adv8168. You will work closely with fellow PhD students and postdocs at Chalmers, and collaborate with partners across Sweden and internationally. This role also offers exciting opportunities to travel and engage with external collaborators. Who we are looking for  The following requirements are mandatory:  A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.   A very good capability of communicating scientific results in English, both orally and in writing. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the work, the candidate is expected to have excellent collaboration skills. A promising track record of early achievements such as scientific publications. Experience with experimental techniques that are commonly used to characterize polymers, in particular NMR, chromatography and vibrational spectroscopy. Significant experience with organic synthesis and the synthesis of conjugated polymers via coupling reactions. 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 with flow chemistry. What you will do  The majority of your working time is devoted to your own research, in collaboration with other Postdocs and students in our group as well as collaborating groups. In addition, you are expected to support and mentor some of the Master and/or PhD students in our group that work on related topics. As a Postdoc you are expected to develop your own ideas and communicate scientific results orally as well as in writing. There is the possibility to teach on the undergraduate/master’s level. The position is meritorious for future roles in academia, industry, or the public sector.  Contract terms   Full-time temporary employment for a maximum of two (2) years, with the possibility to extend by one (1) more year provided project funding is available and the project goes according to plan. The monthly salary of a Postdoc researcher at Chalmers is about 40'000 SEK before tax (€ 3'700). 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.  1) CV  A comprehensive CV, including a complete list of publications.  Details of previous teaching and pedagogical experience.  2) Personal letter  A brief introduction about yourself. A brief motivation as to why you are interested in this position.  A summary of your previous research fields and key research outcomes.  An outline of your future goals and research focus. 3) A copy of your PhD thesis 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 20 Aug 2026. Applications will be evaluated continuously. Thus, please submit your application prior to the deadline.  For questions please contact:  Christian Müller   Professor, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering   mailto:christian.muller@chalmers.se   We look forward to your application!