Om tjänsten
How can manufacturing systems generate a net-positive impact on the planet? How can we move from “doing less bad” to “doing more good”? Join us in reimagining the future of industry!
About us
At the department of Mechanical Engineering , we unite the power of technology, people, and society to drive the transition toward a sustainable future. Through research, education, and collaboration, we create solutions that connect materials to mobility, ideas to impact – shaping a resilient and sustainable world. We make impact.
The vision of the division Design & Human Factors is that one day, all products, services, and workplaces will be designed to enable users to live and work in a meaningful and sustainable way.
About the research project
Today's industries have become increasingly efficient at producing goods and services which have greatly improved our quality of life. However, such highly efficient industrial systems are still largely linear and often seen as the cause of resource depletion, climate change, and pollution problems which continue to place pressure on natural ecosystems. The conceptual foundation for this Doctoral student position is “regenerative manufacturing”, a visionary approach that combines the principles of eco-efficiency and circularity with a more ambitious view of the relationship between industry and nature. Rather than seeing nature as an external resource and recipient of industrial impacts, what happens when manufacturing is seen as an integral part of the ecological systems it depends on or is embedded in, and how it can contribute to healthier ecosystem services/functions.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for someone who is passionate about environmental sustainability and genuinely believes that the transition to green manufacturing is worth fighting for, including when the economic or political context makes it difficult. At the same time, you are committed to scientific rigor and critical thinking. You will be expected to question sustainability narratives, test assumptions, identify trade-offs, and follow the evidence, recognizing that circular solutions may also create unintended consequences, known as rebound effects.
The following requirements are mandatory:
The following experience will strengthen your application:
What you will do
A Doctoral student is about becoming an independent researcher capable of defining important problems, developing new knowledge, and influencing how those problems are understood. This position will give you the opportunity to work on a problem that matters: how manufacturing can contribute to a healthy planet. However, the research approach is not pre-defined and you will have some freedom to design your own research journey.
Contract terms
What we offer
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 .
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.
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 31 October.
For questions, please contact:
Mélanie Despeisse Associate Professor melanie.despeisse@chalmers.se
We look forward to your application!
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.
Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our eight Areas of Advance; Built Environment, Energy, Information & Communication Technology, Life Science, Materials Science, Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!
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