Doctoral Student in Multiphysics Coupled Model of Noobed Electrodes

Om jobbet

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks are joint research and training projects funded by the European Union. Funding is provided for doctoral candidates from both inside and outside Europe to carry out individual project work in a European country other than their own. The training network SPACER is made up of 21 partners, coordinated by Fraunhofer ICT in Germany. The network will recruit a total of 17 doctoral candidates for project work lasting for 36 months. Additionally, within the present subproject, 12-18 months will be carried out at Chalmers University of Technology at the end of the previous period, to complete the PhD studies.

About SPACER

SPACER aims to develop new architectures for porous electrodes to improve the power density and energy efficiency of redox flow batteries (RFB), enabling affordable and durable long-duration energy storage. The approach is to use hierarchical structures, i.e. complex material layers that can be optimized to specific battery chemistries and flow phenomena from the microscale up. The developed technologies will be validated in half-cells and full working batteries at industrial partners at TRL 6.

Our objectives

• Multiscale modelling to better understand RFB behavior and identify optimal hierarchical shaped pore- and electrode-structure to encounter optimum electrolyte as well as electrical flow.
• Prototyping of the identified structures via stereolithographic, 3D printing and textile techniques like tufting, machine-based embroidery techniques or non-interlaced 3D pre-forming.
• Development of advanced imaging and characterization technologies (X-ray micro tomography, EPR imaging and spectroscopy) to evaluate performance of electrodes and to map electrolyte chemical composition in micrometer resolution, allowing validation of the model predictions.
• Validation and evaluation of the RFBs with optimized hierarchical electrodes.

Research environment

The PhD position will be open at the Fluid Dynamic division of the Mechanical and Maritime Science department, Chalmers University of Technology. The research at the Division covers turbulent flow (both compressible and incompressible), multiphase flows, aeroacoustics and turbomachines. Our tools include both computations and experiments. The research covers a wide range of topics. In some research projects the smallest turbulent scales are studied, whereas in others the function of a complete gas turbine is analysed and modelled. The Division of Fluid Dynamics is part of Chalmers Sustainable Transport Initiative, Chalmers eScience Initiative and Chalmers Energy Initiative.

The reserach project is a collaboration with Fureho AB, an advanced materials start-up operating primarily in the field of advanced composite materials based in Gothenburg, Sweden. Fureho specialises in designing and manufacturing advanced 3D reinforcements for application-specific end uses. 3D fabrics are of relevance to RFB electrodes as they offer novel possibilities to tailor characteristics, particularly in the through-thickness direction.

Project overview

Future RFB electrodes must be designed to effectively remove excessive heat generated during operation, while maintaining efficient mass transport and reaction characteristics within the microstructure. The successful doctoral candidate (DC) will develop a microscopic model for heat transport and reactions in redox flow battery electrodes. The DC will use pore-scale direct numerical simulations (based on the lattice-Boltzmann method) to enable the precise quantification of heat transport within novel electrode microstructures, and then extract macroscopic thermal parameters that measure the electrodes' thermal performance.

The advertised subproject is funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie European Training Network "SPACER". It will be carried at Chalmers University of Technology, over a period of 4-4.5 years.

Main responsibilities

• Research via state-of-the-art computational tools
• Efficient data analysis and physics-based modelling
• Writing scientific articles
• Working in a scientifically excellent environment and participating in initiatives
• Participating in and presenting at international conferences
• Generating new scientific knowledge

Qualifications

• In accordance with the European Union's funding rules for doctoral networks, applicants must NOT yet have a PhD.
• To qualify as a PhD student, you must have a master's level degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits in a relevant field.
• MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulic/Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Aeronautics, or any corresponding MSc
• Knowledge of fluid mechanics
• Experience with programming
• The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English.

Experience with C/Fortran and Linux operating systems is considered a merit.

Contract terms

• The Doctoral student positions are fully funded from start.
• The position is limited to four years, with the possibility to teach up to 10%, which extends the position to 4.5 years.
• A fixed salary of 39,900 SEK per month, valid for Marie-Curie funded PhDs.
• A family allowance of 4,600 SEK per month if you move to Sweden with family, valid for Marie-Curie funded PhDs.
• 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.
• The applicant must not have resided or carried out her/ his main activity (work, studies etc.) in Sweden for more than 12 months in the past 3 years.

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.

Discover more

Find more general information about doctoral studies at Chalmers here.

How to apply

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

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.

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.

Application deadline:

30 April 2026

Contact information

Dario Maggiolo
maggiolo@chalmers.se
+46 31 7721402

Prarthanaa Khokar
prarthanaa.khokar@fureho.com

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