Postdoc in energy and environmental systems analysis of hydrogen infrastructure
1 position
Gothenburg, Sweden
4 Oct 2026
2 years (possibility of 1-year extension)
Fully funded
Overview
- Institution
- Chalmers University of Technology
- Department
- Department of Environmental and Energy Sciences
- Location
- Gothenburg, Sweden
- Openings
- 1 position
- Field
- Energy Systems
- Research area
- Hydrogen infrastructure; life cycle assessment; techno-economic assessment
- Deadline
- 4 October 2026
- Duration
- 2 years (possibility of 1-year extension)
- Contract
- Temporary full-time employment
- Supervisor
- Maria Grahn; Selma Brynolf
About this position
Are you passionate about advancing the transition to sustainable transport and energy systems? Chalmers seeks a postdoc in environmental and energy systems analysis of hydrogen technology.
Reference number: REF 2026-0424.
About us
The position is hosted by the Maritime Environmental Sciences division at the Department of Environmental and Energy Sciences. Research provides long-term, often global, perspectives on future renewable fuels for transport using techno-economic assessments, life cycle assessment, and cost-minimizing models. The team collaborates across Chalmers and with international academic and industry partners.
About the research project
Focus is hydrogen within the HyLo collaboration (hydrogen trucks and refuelling infrastructure) and the TechForH2 competence centre. The aim is to assess carbon footprint and carry out techno-economic comparison of hydrogen supply-chain pathways—with special focus on infrastructure and refuelling stations for trucks and aircraft—and to better understand impacts from hydrogen leakages and hydrogen’s role in cost-effective, energy-efficient, sustainable transport.
What you will do
- Perform systems studies on the potential role of hydrogen with focus on economic and environmental aspects
- Develop existing and new energy system models and/or perform life cycle assessment
- Contribute to training doctoral students, supervise MSc students; may include teaching
- Plan and organize work independently in collaboration with group members and project partners; communicate findings in English in writing and orally
Who we are looking for
See requirements. You are expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching and to demonstrate good potential within research and education.
Contract terms
Temporary full-time employment for two years with the possibility of a one-year extension. Physical presence required throughout; a valid residence permit must be presented by the start date.
Application procedure
Application in English as PDF files (max 40 MB each; Zip not supported): comprehensive CV with publications and teaching experience; personal letter (introduction, previous research, future goals). Apply via the button on the official Chalmers vacancy page. Incomplete applications and email applications will not be considered. Contact details to references will be requested after interview.
Deadline: 4 October 2026.
Contact
Maria Grahn, Associate professor in Energy Systems Analysis, maria.grahn@chalmers.se. Selma Brynolf, Researcher in Energy and Environmental Systems Assessment, selma.brynolf@chalmers.se.
Requirements
Mandatory
- Doctoral degree (or equivalent foreign degree) in a relevant field such as environmental science, environmental economy, applied mathematics, or energy technology, with specialization in energy systems analysis, energy modelling, LCA or energy transitions (met no later than employment decision)
- Strong written and verbal English
- Proven experience with data analysis and programming (e.g. GAMS, Matlab, Python, R, or Brightway)
- Motivated independent researcher with analytical skills and interest in transport-sector transition and interdisciplinary systems work
Strengthening
- Doctoral degree obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline (highly meritorious)
- Knowledge of alternative transport fuels