项目介绍

2026年4月22日

Carbon Capture and Storage is an emering field that can help combat climate change. We are looking for a postdoc to act as a bridge between logistics research and naval architecure.  

About us 

At the Department of Mechanical Engineering, we unite the power of technology, people, and society to drive the transition toward a sustainable future. Through research, education, and collaboration, we create solutions that connect materials to mobility, ideas to impact – shaping a resilient and sustainable world.

The Division of Marine Technology is dedicated to research and education focused on the professional understanding and technical development of ships and offshore structures. Our research areas include Ship Design, Marine Structures, Hydrodynamics, Maritime Risk Management, Maritime Operations, Underwater Technology, and Marine Renewable Energy, etc., within the field of Ocean Engineering.  

About the research project  

This project aims to study sustainable and energy-efficient maritime logistics solutions of liquid carbon dioxide (LCO2) originating from carbon capture from energy intensive and heavy industry sectors emitters in Norway and the Baltic Sea Region, with special emphasis on Sweden, Latvia, Norway and Denmark. The project will assess LCO2 logistics scenarios within Norway, Denmark and the Baltic Sea Region, identify upcoming challenges within this field and suggest environmental-, cost- and energy-efficient logistics solutions from a national and trans-national perspective. This will serve as a basis for recommendation on design specification for LCO2 carrying ships included in this fleet as well as their operation.

Who we are looking for 

The following requirements are mandatory: 

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English 
• Experience in cross-diciplinary research

You are expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education. 

The following experience will strengthen your application: 

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• Ability to be independent and take own initiative in research

What you will do 

• Carry out research on maritime logistics for CCS in a cross-disciplinary research environment between logistics and naval architecture
• Supervise master’s and/or PhD students to a certain extent 
• Possibility to engage in teaching at undergraduate/master’s level 

The position is meritorious for future roles in academia, industry, or the public sector. 

Contract terms  

The position is a temporary full-time employment for two years with the possibility of a one-year extension. 

The position requires physical presence throughout the entire employment. A valid residence permit must be presented by the start date, otherwise the offer may be withdrawn. 

What we offer 

• As a postdoc at Chalmers, you are an employee and enjoy all employee benefits. Read more about  working at Chalmers  and our benefits  for employees. 
• A dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. 
• Read more about Sweden’s generous parental leave, subsidized day care, free schools, healthcare etc at Move To Gothenburg. 

Chalmers is dedicated to improving gender balance and actively works with equality projects, such as the GENIE Initiative for gender equality and excellence. 

If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses to help you settle in. 

Application procedure 

The application should be written in English be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files. 

CV 

• A comprehensive CV, including a complete list of publications. 
• Details of previous teaching and pedagogical experience. 

Personal letter 

• A brief introduction about yourself. 
• A summary of your previous research fields and key research outcomes. 
• An outline of your future goals and research focus. 

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.  

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 22 May, 2026.