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Two PhD Positions in Vehicle Energy Estimation, Mechatronics and Vehicle Dynamics Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Mechanical Engineering

Funding

Doctoral students are employees of Chalmers University of Technology and receive employee benefits. The post does not state a specific salary or stipend amount, tuition coverage, or other direct funding details.

Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

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Sweden

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Chalmers University of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Vehicle Dynamics
Uncertainty Analysis
Dynamic Systems
Sustainable Transportation
Mechatronics

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About this position

Chalmers University of Technology is recruiting two doctoral students for the REACH project on vehicle energy estimation in real traffic. The project brings together engineering, data science and uncertainty quantification to improve understanding of where vehicle energy is used, how much can be saved and how reliable energy estimates are.

One PhD position is hosted by the Department of Electrical Engineering, Division of Systems and Control, and focuses on mechatronics. The researcher will model loads that drive energy consumption, including rolling resistance and aerodynamic drag, and examine how these factors vary under real driving conditions.

The second position is hosted by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Division of Vehicle Engineering and Autonomous Systems, and focuses on vehicle dynamics. The researcher will investigate how uncertainty in inputs such as predicted speed profiles propagates through overall energy estimates, developing methods to quantify and reduce that uncertainty.

Across both positions, doctoral students will develop and evaluate vehicle energy-consumption and efficiency models, analyse experimental, field and fleet data, and design simulations and estimation algorithms using model-based and/or data-driven methods. The work includes collaboration with supervisors, fellow doctoral researchers, research institutes, vehicle manufacturers and system suppliers, together with opportunities to present research at international conferences and in scientific journals.

Chalmers offers an international and collaborative research environment in Gothenburg, with strong expertise in engineering, natural sciences, automatic control, mechatronics, vehicle analysis, robotics, sustainable transport and autonomous systems. Doctoral students will also contribute to teaching and student supervision as part of their academic development.

Funding details

Doctoral students are employees of Chalmers University of Technology and receive employee benefits. The post does not state a specific salary or stipend amount, tuition coverage, or other direct funding details.

What's required

Applicants should have a master's degree or equivalent in mechanical, electrical or vehicle engineering, engineering physics, applied mathematics, or a related field; strong mathematics and dynamic-systems modelling skills; programming experience in at least one language such as Python or MATLAB; an interest in vehicles, transport, energy systems or sustainable mobility; and good spoken and written English. Applicants should identify in their cover letter whether they are applying for one or both positions. A background check may be conducted, and complete applications must include the requested documents.

How to apply

Apply through the application button at the bottom of the vacancy page. Submit an English-language application as PDF files, including a CV, personal letter, bachelor's and master's theses if available, and transcripts; do not send the application by email or as a ZIP file. State in the cover letter which position or positions you are applying for.

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