Postdoc in Modeling Large Scale Effects of Electrification of Powertrains in Road-based Freight
1 position
Gothenburg, Sweden
30 Sep 2026
2 years (possibility of 1-year extension)
Fully funded
Overview
- Institution
- Chalmers University of Technology
- Department
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Location
- Gothenburg, Sweden
- Openings
- 1 position
- Field
- Mechanical Engineering
- Research area
- Freight electrification; dynamic systems; transport modelling
- Deadline
- 30 September 2026
- Duration
- 2 years (possibility of 1-year extension)
- Contract
- Temporary full-time employment
- Supervisor
- Fredrik Bruzelius
About this position
Explore consequences of electrification and hybridization of truck powertrains on the whole freight system at Vehicle Engineering and Autonomous Systems.
Reference number: REF 2026-0360.
About us
Division of Vehicle Engineering and Autonomous Systems research supports transport systems integrating safety, energy efficiency, AI and automation across road, rail, aviation and maritime sectors.
About the research project
Vehicle-focused study of electrification of the transport system: develop mathematically sound tools connecting vehicle characteristics to national CO2 emission impact and quantify these using statistical relations—supporting policymakers and manufacturers.
What you will do
- Combine statistical models and optimal control to describe truck operating environments and scale to regional/national transport systems
- Analyse impacts on electricity demand, infrastructure, logistics, emissions and costs
- Publish and present; collaborate with industry and public stakeholders
- Contribute to teaching and supervision; project planning and communication
Contract terms
Temporary full-time employment for two years with possibility of one-year extension. Physical presence required; valid residence permit by start date.
Application procedure
English PDFs: CV with publications and teaching; personal letter. Apply via the official Chalmers vacancy page.
Deadline: 2026-09-30.
Contact
Fredrik Bruzelius, Senior researcher, fredrik.bruzelius@chalmers.se.
Requirements
Mandatory
- Doctoral degree in a relevant field (applied mathematics, electrical engineering, transport engineering, industrial engineering, applied physics, or similar), met no later than employment decision
- Solid background in dynamic systems, optimal control and mathematical statistics strongly desired
- Documented potential in research and education
- Somewhat accustomed to teaching and willing to take part in courses and supervision
- Strong written and verbal English
- Structured, solution-oriented collaborative working style
Strengthening
- Doctoral degree within the last three years prior to deadline (highly meritorious)