About the position
Doctoral student in energy and environmental systems analysis of hydrogen infrastructure
We are seeking a highly motivated doctoral student to join our research team in the rapidly developing scientific area of hydrogen technology through environmental and energy systems analysis.
Research tools include life cycle environmental assessments, techno-economic assessments, and cost-minimizing models where all energy sectors compete for the same primary energy sources in a future carbon constrained world.
The position will be hosted by the Maritime Environmental Sciences division at the Department of Environmental and Energy Sciences.
Our research team, presently consisting of three senior researchers, four doctoral students, and two postdocs, is embedded in an interdisciplinary environment, where we collaborate closely with other research teams at Chalmers, including technology experts, systems engineers, and natural and social scientists conducting research on solutions to major environmental challenges.
About the research project
To reduce climate impact from transport, technologies such as electrification, hydrogen, electrofuels and biofuels are being developed.
In this position, the focus will be on hydrogen, as part of a larger collaboration project, HyLo, demonstrating hydrogen trucks and refueling infrastructure.
Your research will initially focus on hydrogen storage and distribution challenges, from environmental and cost perspectives.
This will be assessed by developing a model for hydrogen refueling stations to assess and compare different technology options, assuming different scenarios, by modelling cost, efficiency, materials, potential leakages etc.
To qualify as a Doctoral student, you must have a Master's degree (masterexamen) of 120 credits or a Master’s degree (magisterexamen) of 60 credits* in a relevant field such as industrial ecology, energy technology, or applied mathematics, with a specialization in energy systems analysis, energy modelling, or life cycle assessment.
The position is part of the competence centre TechForH2, focusing on hydrogen for transport, in which several doctoral students and postdocs are engaged.
Your time will be dedicated to research and doctoral courses required for obtaining a PhD, which include reviewing literature, participating in the design of research studies, interacting with companies and authorities, collecting and analysing empirical data, and disseminating research results in scientific journals and reports as well as to industry and public.
The Doctoral student positions are fully funded from start.
Doctoral studies require physical presence throughout the entire study period.
Selma Brynolf, Researcher in Energy and Environmental Systems Assessment, selma.brynolf@chalmers.se.
Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg conducts research and education in technology and natural sciences at a high international level.
What you’ll bring
- To qualify as a Doctoral student, you must have a Master's degree (masterexamen) of 120 credits or a Master’s degree (magisterexamen) of 60 credits* in a relevant field such as industrial ecology, energy technology, or applied mathematics, with a specialization in energy systems analysis, energy modelling, or life cycle assessment.
- Proven experience with data analysis and programming (e.g., GAMS, Matlab, Python or R) is also a must, as well as a strong commitment to scientific inquiry.
- We also believe that you have a strong curiosity and a genuine wish to learn and develop your skills and knowledge further in the fields of research, research communication and project management.
- *for students with an education earned outside of Sweden, a 4-year Bachelor’s degree is accepted.
- Bachelor’s and, if available, master’s thesis together with the transcripts.
At a glance
- Position type
- PhD
- Institution
- Chalmers University of Technology
- Department
- Department of Environmental and Energy Sciences
- Research group
- Not stated
- Location
- Sweden
- Supervisor / contact person
- Not stated
- Funding
- Fully funded
The Doctoral student positions are fully funded from start.
A starting salary of 35,725 SEK per month (valid from May 1, 2026). - Duration
- Not stated
- Expected start
- Not stated
- Vacancy reference
- Not stated
Research focus
- Discipline
- Not stated
- Research area
- Not stated
- Methods
- Not stated
- Software
- Python, MATLAB
Dates to know
- Listed on FOSS Positions
- 21 Sep 2026
- Original advertisement date
- Not stated in the source
- Application deadline
- 04 Oct 2026 Timezone not stated. Check the original advert.
- Priority review date
- Not stated
- Last checked
- 21 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 21 Sep 2026
We welcome your application no later than 4 October, 2026
How to apply
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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.
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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 4 October, 2026
We look forward to your application!
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Contact: maria.grahn@chalmers.seselma.brynolf@chalmers.se
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