We are looking for a postdoc to join our team at the Division of Materials and Manufacture, Department of Mechanical Engineering. Become part of our team and contribute to exciting research concerned with Machining Systems within a collaborative and dynamic environment.
About us
At the Deparment 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 Division of Materials and Manufacture conducts research across the full value chain, from materials design and processing to advanced manufacturing and characterisation, with a strong emphasis on metallic systems. We combine interdisciplinary expertise with close industry collaboration to develop sustainable materials and manufacturing technologies.
About the research project
The postdoc will develop a digital twin prototype for tool-wear monitoring on an existing IIoT digital platform. The work combines high-frequency, time-synchronous data acquisition from external sensors (e.g., force/acoustic emission) with machine-internal signals (axis positions, spindle/drive loads) captured via an edge data acquisition layer. The candidate will implement data pipelines and analysis microservices (batch/stream and, where relevant, AI/ML algorithms) that transform the recorded “digital shadow” into wear-relevant process condition information, enabling evaluation and optimization of machining operations.
The research project is implemented within the Chalmers centre for Advanced Manufacturing Solutions for Next Generation Powertrain (CX).
Who are we looking for
The following requirements are mandatory:
- A doctoral degree in Mechanical (Production) or Electrical Engineering or an equivalent foreign degree. 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 with machining, machine tools, and signal processing
- Personal competences in accordance with the requirements profile including social skills, meaning that you enjoy collaborating with others
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
- Hands-on experience in machining, tribology of metal cutting, process monitoring
- Previous collaborative work with industry partners
What you will do
- Collaborate in a research project concerned with machining systems with close collaboration with KTH, Volvo Group and Scania
- 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 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. 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 16 June 2026
For questions please contact:
Peter Krajnik
Professor / Director
[email protected] and/or +46 31 772 13 11
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.
Chalmers was founded in 1829 and has the same motto today as it did then: Avancez – forward.
