Associate professor in Environmental and Energy Systems Analysis, with focus on maritime transport

Join Chalmers and help shape the future of sustainable maritime transport through internationally leading research with real-world impact. This position offers the opportunity to build and lead your own research agenda in a dynamic, collaborative environment at the forefront of the energy and environmental transition.

Chalmers University of Technology strives for academic excellence while also addressing the challenges and needs of society and industry. We offer a creative and dynamic environment for research, education, innovation and applied science. We aim to become a globally leading university of technology, with a strong emphasis on high-quality research and education, openness and collaboration.

At the recently formed Department of Environmental and Energy Sciences we identify, analyse and describe the major environmental challenges of our time, with the aim of developing models, tools and competitive technological solutions to support the transition in sectors such as energy, transport and heavy industry. A significant part of our research takes a systems perspective, focusing on the interaction between technology, society and the environment in order to develop resilient solutions for the future.

As part of the formation of our new department, we invite applications for a position as associate professor, focusing on environmental and energy systems analysis, in the area of maritime transport.

About the role

The associate professor is expected to lead, advance, and develop research in the area of maritime transport. Particular emphasis will be placed on research assessing the environmental impacts of shipping. Teaching responsibilities include close collaboration with Chalmers school of Maritime studies, and development of courses, primarily at master's and doctoral level, connected to the research area. Utilization of research results is an important part of the role, and the associate professor is expected to interact with both public and private stakeholders.

The appointment as Associate Professor is a permanent faculty position.

About the division and department

The Department of Environmental and Energy Sciences consists of five research divisions, with the common goal of providing excellent research that can enable solutions for transition to a sustainable society. The department offers a dynamic and inspiring academic environment, and well-developed networks with industry and relevant public stakeholders at national, international and global levels. The Maritime Environmental Science Division, with about 20 employees, strives to be a key player that provides science for the development of a sustainable transport sector with focus on maritime transport. We contribute by producing new knowledge through a combination of modelling and experimental work, and the development of new technology and decision support.

Your responsibilities

The position includes conducting and advancing research, education, and collaboration in close cooperation with colleagues across the department and university. In this role, you will be expected to:

• Conduct and lead research as an independent Principal Investigator at a high international standard.

• Contribute to teaching at all levels in collaboration with other faculty members.

• Continuously develop your pedagogical skills and actively contribute to the development of courses and educational programmes.

• Foster a vibrant academic culture and participate in departmental and university-wide activities.

• Supervise undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students.

• Apply for external research funding to further strengthen and advance your research programme.

• Contribute to the development of your discipline both nationally and internationally.

• Actively support the dissemination and utilization of research results and contribute to academic citizenship.

Qualifications and merits

To qualify for the Associate Professor position, you have a doctoral degree in a relevant field and demonstrate independent scientific research of a high international quality and growing production of research.

You have

• Performed research that has resulted in publications and presentations in relevant and respected venues for your field

• Demonstrated ability to acquire research funding

• Demonstrated ability to establish national and international collaborations.

• Supervised doctoral students as main and/or assistant supervisor

• Higher Education pedagogical training in accordance with the current SUHF recommendation (preferable)

• Teaching experience, including course development

• Well established national and international networks within the subject area

• Documented utilization of your research results in relevant societal fora

• Contributed to a good working environment in your current and former workplaces

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in English

We also value if you have

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, in Swedish

• Documented leadership skills and experience from strategic work to strengthen academic excellence (in line with Chalmers’ 20 years vision )

For a full description of the qualification requirements for an Associate professor position at Chalmers, please consult our Appointment regulations , Chapter 3.2.

What we offer

Chalmers provides a dynamic and inspiring environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg , combining academic excellence with a strong commitment to sustainability, equality, and collaboration.

Read more about working at Chalmers and our employee benefits . Learn more about life in Gothenburg and Sweden’s family-friendly policies, including generous parental leave, subsidized childcare, free education, and universal healthcare, at Move To Gothenburg .

Chalmers promotes gender balance and actively works with equality and inclusion initiatives, such as the GENIE Initiative for gender equality and excellence .

Applications must be in English and submitted through the Chalmers recruitment portal. All files should be in PDF format (max 40 MB each; ZIP files not supported).

Include

• Personal letter – short motivation for applying and interest in Chalmers.

• CV – complete CV including full publication list.

• Research statement – 1–3 pages describing main results, leadership, collaborations, and future plans.

• Pedagogical portfolio: describe your pedagogical and educational qualifications using the format specified in the Pedagogical Portfolio instructions .

• append certificates for completed courses in pedagogical training and any other documents described in the portfolio instruction.

• Other documents – awards, leadership certificates, or publications not available online.

Only complete applications submitted through the portal will be considered.

A background check may be conducted as part of the application process.

Application deadline: November 11, 2026

Contact

For questions about the position, please contact

Ida-Maja Hassellöv, Head of Division Email: ida-maja.hassellov@chalmers.se

Lena Neij, Head of Department Email: lena.neij@chalmers.se

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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 still has the same motto today: Avancez – forward.