Doctoral student in Structural Battery Interphases

Om jobbet

Join us for an exciting Doctoral student journey to advance the understanding of battery interfaces and enable high performance structural batteries that store energy while carrying load.

About us

At the department och 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. In the division of Computational Mechanics and Materials Engineering we foster an inclusive, friendly, and helpful work environment to which we welcome you to contribute. The division integrates computational mechanics and advanced materials technology. It combines multidisciplinary expertise to predict, understand, and elevate the performance of engineering materials and structures. A broad range of research areas, methods, and applications is included.

About the research project

This project focuses on understanding and modelling interfaces in multifunctional composite structures that combine mechanical load-bearing capacity with energy storage. You will study how electrochemical processes, transport, and stress evolution interact at material interfaces, using multiphysics modelling and experiments to predict performance and durability.

Who we are looking for

The following requirements are mandatory:

• To qualify as a Doctoral student, you must have a Master's degree (120 credits) in Applied Mechanics, Solid Mechanics, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry/Chemical Engineering, or a related field
• Strong background in solid mechanics, lightweight structures, or composite materials
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Experience in finite element modelling (including programming)
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively in a research team

The following experience will strengthen your application:

• Experience with experimental characterisation of materials
• Background in multiphysics modelling
• Programming skills (e.g. Python, MATLAB, or similar)

What you will do

• Pursue doctoral studies within the Graduate School of Solid and Structural Mechanics or Materials Science
• Experimental characterisation of materials and interfaces
• Develop multiphysics models for coupled electro-chemo-mechanical processes in battery interfaces
• Implement models in finite element frameworks and validate them experimentally
• Develop your own scientific ideas and communicate results through publications and presentations
• Contribute to teaching or other departmental duties (up to 20% of working time)

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 34,550 SEK per month (valid from May 25, 2025).
• 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. 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.

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 May 15, 2026

For questions, please contact:

Johanna Xu, Assistant Professor
Email: johanna.xu@chalmers.se

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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