项目介绍

2025年1月20日

This doctoral position at Chalmers University of Technology offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge research in digital transformation and systems integration for smart ports. With secondments at prestigious institutions like the Technical University of Denmark (DTU-Compute) and Danfoss Power Electronics, you’ll develop innovative solutions for integrating digital and energy systems. This role is perfect for candidates passionate about advancing the resilience and sustainability of port energy systems through pioneering modeling and digital integration frameworks.

Information about the division and the department
The candidate will be located at the division of Physical Resource Theory, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden. The division carries out research and education on potential solutions to our major environmental challenges, e.g. global warming and sustainable use of land and other resources. At our division we focus on research in the field of technical and socio-economic systems addressing the challenges involved in the transition into a sustainable and low carbon society for a growing poulation, where a range of different quantitative and qualitative methods can be applied on our reseach topics. The ambition is to build challenge-driven scientific excellence by crossing traditional boundaries and increase the level of multi-disciplinarity in research. The division has around 50 staff members, faculty and PhD-students with diverse expertise, including engineers, natural and social scientists. We also offer courses in areas related to our research.

Major responsibilities
The Ports as Energy Transition Hubs (POTENT) Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network is an exciting initiative aimed at exploring how ports can accelerate the clean energy transition in Europe. Led by Copenhagen Business School, this network seeks 15 qualified PhD candidates with interests in Energy Infrastructure, Maritime Economics, Ports, and Data Science.

This Doctoral student will be based at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden. The research will focus on developing innovative solutions for integrating digital and energy systems. Key activities include:

• Develop a multi-layer modeling architecture integrating AADL for structural analysis and Modelica/FMI for dynamic simulation.
• Design and implement resilience metrics and assessment methodologies for smart port energy systems.
• Perform system modeling and simulation to support the clean energy transition and resilience evaluation.
• Collaborate with industry partners to validate the framework through practical case studies.
• Contribute to open science by sharing models, results, and documentation.

The expected contributions are:

1. Theoretical:

• Novel multi-model framework for port energy systems
• Extended resilience assessment methodology
• Integration patterns for AADL and Modelica

2. Practical:

• Tool suite for port energy system analysis
• Validated assessment methods
• Industry-ready implementation guidelines

Qualifications

The candidate must be in compliance with the Marie Skłodowska-Curie mobility rule (not having resided in the country of the host institution for more than 12 months in the last 36 months).

Mandatory educational qualifications
A Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as:

• Systems Engineering with a strong background in modeling and simulation of complex systems.
• Computer Science with expertise in software development for system integration and analysis.
  Solid academic grounding in digital transformation, systems integration, or energy-efficient digitalization.

Meritorious Educational Qualifications:

• Additional coursework or thesis work related to System of Systems (SoS) integration.
• Experience with risk-based analytical modeling and implementation algorithms.
• Knowledge of energy systems and their digitalization.

Mandatory Experience and Skills:
Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in modeling and simulation of complex systems.
•  Expertise in software development for system integration and analysis.
• Knowledge of digital transformation methodologies and tools.
• Familiarity with energy-efficient digitalization practices.

Research Skills:

• Proven ability to conduct independent research and synthesize large datasets into actionable insights.
• Strong academic writing skills for producing reports and publications.

Communication Skills:

• Fluency in English (written and spoken) for research dissemination and collaboration.
• Ability to present research findings clearly to both academic and non-academic audiences.

Meritorious Experience and Skills:
Technical Skills:

• Experience with risk-based analytical modeling and implementation algorithms.
• Knowledge of System of Systems (SoS) integration and complexity management.
• Familiarity with energy systems and their digitalization.
• Experience with system modeling languages (e.g., SysML) and physical system simulation tools (e.g., Matlab/Simulink, Modelica).
• Familiarity with co-simulation approaches and system integration frameworks.
• Knowledge of system resilience concepts and analysis methods.

Research Skills:

• Experience in developing comprehensive SoS models
  Communication Skills:
• Experience in engaging with industry partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to produce guidelines for managing the complexity of SoS

Contract terms
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

We offerChalmers provides a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. 
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be written in English and 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: (Please name the document: CV, Family name)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name)
1-2 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Briefly summarize your previous experience/background of relevance for the position
• Describe your motivation and competence for the position.

Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
• Attested copies of completed education, academic grades and courses taken and other certificates if applicable.

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.

Application deadline: 2025-03-17

For questions, please contact:
Professor, Sonia Yeh, Department of Space, Earth and Environment,
Sonia.yeh@chalmers.se

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Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg conducts research and education in technology and natural sciences at a high international level. The university has 3100 employees and 10,000 students, and offers education in engineering, science, shipping and architecture. With scientific excellence as a basis, Chalmers promotes knowledge and technical solutions for a sustainable world. Through global commitment and entrepreneurship, we foster an innovative spirit, in close collaboration with wider society.
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