PhD Student in Biogas Solutions for a Flexible, Resilient and Sustainable Energy System

We are now recruiting a PhD student for a research project on biogas solutions in a flexible, resilient and sustainable energy

system. The holder of this position will be a part of a national transdisciplinary center of excellence called Biogas Solutions

Research Center (BSRC). Here, co-production of new and relevant knowledge is generated through collaboration between different

scientific disciplines as well as between researchers and practitioners from industry and public organizations. The BSRC includes

researchers and support from two universities, Linköping University and Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, as well as

about 50 private and public organizations involving all parts of the biogas system. It also has support from the Swedish Energy

Agency.

You will conduct research in collaboration with senior researchers and other PhD students. The research will primarily focus on

biogas solutions and their role in developing a flexible, resilient, and sustainable energy system. The work will involve

techno-economic analyses, mathematical modelling, and case studies focusing on the value of flexible biogas production, as well as

the contribution of biogas to self-sufficiency and regional resilience. The analyses will account for uncertainties related to,

among other things, policy instruments and market conditions. The work will be carried out in close collaboration with industry

and public-sector organizations.

As a PhD student, you devote most of your time to doctoral studies and the research projects of which you are part. Your work will

also include teaching or other departmental duties, up to a maximum of 20% of full-time. As a PhD student, you will have the

opportunity to shape your doctoral research within the framework of the project’s research agenda, with support from your

supervisors.

You have graduated at Master’s level in a subject of central relevance to the field of Sustainable Systems or completed courses

with a minimum of 240 credits, at least 60 of which must be in advanced courses of relevance for the subject.

The ability to write and communicate in English is a requirement. The work will be conducted in collaboration with other

researchers and industry partners, making the ability to collaborate with others essential. You should also enjoy sharing your

work and results with both internal and external stakeholders.

Previous experience with energy systems analysis, mathematical modelling, techno-economic analysis, case studies, and scenario

analysis is considered a merit.

The Division of Energy Systems is one of the leading research and educational organizations in its field, conducting research from

a systems perspective with an interdisciplinary approach. This means that the focus is not only on developing technical solutions

but also on understanding decision-making processes within industry and the public sector. Both education and research are

largely interdisciplinary and are conducted in close cooperation with other academic institutions, industry, and public

administration. Read more at Energy Systems.

When taking up the post, you will be admitted to the program for doctoral studies. More information about the doctoral studies at

each faculty is available at Doctoral studies at Linköping University

The employment has a duration of normally four years’ full-time equivalent. Extension of employment up to five years is based on

the degree of teaching and institutional assignment. Further extensions may be granted in exceptional circumstances. You will

initially be employed for one year, after which your employment will be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time, depending on

your progress through the study plan.

Apply for the position by clicking the “Apply” button below. Your application must reach Linköping University no later than 8th of

December 2026.