PhD Student in Building Materials

Are you ready to take the next step in your academic journey? As a doctoral student with us, you will work closely with leading researchers in a strong, international research environment, with access to advanced laboratory equipment and solid funding opportunities. You will be offered secure employment, high-quality supervision, and room to grow, both as a researcher and as a person.

The research subject of Building materials (https://www.ltu.se/en/research/research-subjects/building-materials?l=en) consists of 15 persons, including four professors and two postdocs. The subject focuses on the development of sustainable materials and production technologies for the construction industry, as well as on ice and arctic conditions-related research and education.

Subject description

Building Materials includes sustainable building materials and their application technologies, recycling and reuse, and applied building physics, especially focusing on the Arctic conditions.

Project description

The production of Portland cement still cannot be qualified as an environmentally friendly process due to high CO2 emissions from burning fuels, calcination of limestone, and the negative effects of mining operations. Several solutions are being implemented worldwide, but none have provided an efficient solution. This project aims to study the possibility of substituting the high-temperature clinkering process with a cold synthesis based on mechanochemistry.

Duties

As a PhD student, you are expected to perform both experimental and theoretical work within your research studies as well as communicate your results at national and international conferences and in scientific journals. The tasks will include laboratory tests, analysis of data, and modeling.

Qualifications

To be eligible, you must have a master's degree in materials science or chemistry. You should have basic knowledge of building materials, and you should be fluent in English. The following working/research experience will be of advantage: molecular dynamics modelling (with e.g., LAMMPS open-source software), Thermodynamic modelling, XRD with Rietveld analysis, SEM, TG, DSC, micro-CT, Particle size analysis, calorimetry, and AFM.

For further information about a specific subject see http://www.ltu.se/research/Utbildning-pa-forskarniva/Studieplaner/Allmanna-studieplaner-Teknisk-fakultetsnamnd?l=en

Further information

Employment as a PhD student is limited to 4 years, teaching and other department duties may be added with max 20%. Placement: Luleå. Starting: January 1, 2027

For further information about the position, please contact Professor Andrzej Cwirzen, (+46) 920-49 3387, andrzej.cwirzen@ltu.se

Union representatives:

SACO-S Diana Chroneer,(+46 ) 920-49 2037, diana.chroneer@ltu.se

OFR-S Marika Vesterberg, (+46) 920-49 1721, marika.vesterberg@ltu.se

In case of different interpretations of the English and Swedish versions of this announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

Application

We prefer that you apply for this position by clicking on the apply button below. The application should include a CV, personal letter and copies of verified diplomas from high school and universities. Mark your application with the reference number below. Your application, including diplomas, must be written in English or Swedish. Recruitment communication and possible interviews may be held in English.

Closing date for applications: August 15, 2026

Reference number: 3267-2026