Do you want to contribute to groundbreaking research on hydrogen aircraft design taking climate modelling into account?
You will be in the drivers seat for one of our most interesting projects, and be included in the community of our recently funded excellence cluster on hydrogen for heavy transport solutions!
About us
The Department of Mechnical 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.
Mechanical Engineering | Chalmers
The Division of Fluid Dynamics
We conduct research on turbulent, incompressible and compressible single and multiphase flows using both numerical and experimental methods. Our work focuses on developing advanced techniques for studying flows in both fundamental and real-world applications, often in close collaboration with industry through national and international projects. A division strenght lies in applied aerospace. We are also actively involved in teaching within our international Master’s programmes in Applied Mechanics and Mobility Engineering.
Fluid Dynamics | Chalmers
About the research project
The project explores how future aircraft can reduce aviation climate impact through advanced design methods. The doctoral student will develop and apply multidisciplinary optimization methods combining aircraft performance, aerodynamics, structrual analysis and atmospheric modelling to study low-emission and low-contrail aircraft concepts concentrating on hydrogen-powered configurations. The work will be carried out in collaboration with international partners and use state-of-the-art design tools.
Who we are looking for
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 aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering physics, applied mathematics, or a related field. Experience in at least one of the following areas: aircraft design, aerodynamics, propulsion, CFD, multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO), numerical modelling is mandatory. The candidate should be motivated to work in an international research environment and collaborate across disciplines. For students with an education earned outside of Sweden, a 4-year Bachelor’s degree is accepted.
The following experience will strengthen your application:
- Experience with optimization methods, aerodynamic shape optimization, conceptual aircraft design, or climate-aware aviation analysis.
- Experience with tools such as OpenVSP, SUAVE, CFD software, or other aerospace simulation environments.
- Previous experience from research projects, scientific publications, or collaboration with industry or international research groups.
What you will do
- Take courses at an advanced level within the Graduate school of the Thermo- and Fluid Dynamics (Graduate schools | Chalmers )
- Develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing
- The position includes teaching on Chalmers' undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to a maximum of 20 percent of working hours (10% nominal)
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.
What we offer
- 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.
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.
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.
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 25th June.
For questions, please contact:
Tomas Grönstedt
Professor, Turbomachinery
[email protected]
We look forward to your application!
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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.
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