项目介绍

2026年10月4日

项目介绍

KD博士 · 查尔姆斯理工大学

Position Description

We are looking for a Doctoral student to become part of our team at the Division of Maritime Environmental Science at the Department of Environmental and Energy Sciences. Join us in a collaborative and dynamic environment and contribute to research on sustainable shipping and the marine environment.

About the research project

This doctoral student project on Sustainable Antifouling strategies will investigate ultrasound as a method to hinder marine organisms (biofouling) on ship hulls. The opportunities and challenges of ultrasound as antifouling method will be illustrated and evaluated from environmental and economical perspective. Ultrasound technology will be compared to existing and emerging antifouling alternatives. The project will perform studies of effects in marine ecosystems and result in recommendations on cost- and energy-efficient use of ultrasound as an antifouling measure without negatively impacting marine life.

Your doctoral studies in Maritime Environmental Science will be carried out within a team with extensive experience in shipping and sustainable antifouling strategies, at an exciting time when new solutions are needed and regulations are rapidly evolving.

Who we are looking for

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 Environmental engineering, Natural Sciences (ie Biology, Oceanography, Environmental- or Marine Sciences) or equivalent education in a related field.

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Experience in practical and analytical work from lab or field.

Experience in collection of data, statistical analyses and presentation of results.

You are a motivated and independent researcher with good analytical skills and has a strong commitment to scientific inquiry.

You are interested in finding solutions for challenges in connection to sustainability, marine environment and shipping.

What you will do

Develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing.

The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers’ undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to 20 percent of working hours.

Project specific tasks include experimental and analytical work, field measurements, data processing, presentation of results to a diverse audience including environmental agencies, industry and academia and publication writing.

Contract terms

The Doctoral student positions are fully funded from start. The position is a fixed-term appointment of four years, with the possibility to teach up to 20%, which extends the position up to five years. A starting salary of 35,725 SEK per month (valid from May 1, 2026).

Doctoral studies require physical presence throughout the entire study period. A valid residence permit must be presented by the study start date; otherwise the admission may be withdrawn.

Application procedure

The application should be written in English and attached as PDF-files: CV, personal letter, a brief motivation as to why you are interested in this position, Bachelor’s and, if available, master’s thesis together with the transcripts.

We welcome your application no later than October 31st, 2026.

For questions, please contact: Lena Granhag, associate professor, lena.granhag@chalmers.se

Reference number REF 2026-0426