Sonia Yeh

Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden is advertising a postdoctoral position in coupled transport-energy modeling with a focus on transport systems . The project centers on integrated transport-energy modelling , including transport electrification , EV charging infrastructure , fleet behaviour , and power-grid interaction . The objective is to develop scalable models and optimization methods for coordinating electric transport systems with energy infrastructure. This opportunity is especially relevant for candidates with backgrounds in transport engineering , electrical engineering , energy , industrial engineering , civil engineering , data science , or urban systems . Useful skills include optimization , transport modelling , energy systems , EV charging , Python , machine learning , big data , and scenario analysis . The position is a salaried employment . No tuition or scholarship funding is mentioned, since this is a staff/research employment rather than a degree studentship. Supervision is listed under Associate Professor Kun Gao and Professor Sonia Yeh at Chalmers University of Technology. Deadline: 8 August 2026. Start date: by agreement. Applicants should review the official vacancy page and prepare their materials before the deadline.

Chalmers University of Technology is advertising a Postdoctoral Researcher in Coupled Transport-Energy Modeling with a focus on transport systems and transport electrification . The position is part of an interdisciplinary team spanning the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering and the Department of Environmental & Energy Science , working with Kun Gao and Prof. Sonia Yeh . The research direction centers on developing methods to better understand and improve the integration of transport and energy systems in infrastructure and operation management. Core topics include modeling and optimization of coupled transport-energy systems , charging infrastructure , EV fleet behavior , and grid interaction . The role also involves interdisciplinary collaboration, publishing research, and contributing to an active international research group. This is a postdoctoral opening at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden . The post does not mention scholarship funding, tuition, or fee waivers; it is presented as a research employment opportunity. The application deadline is 8 August 2026 . Applicants should be prepared to work across transport and energy domains and contribute to research on electrified mobility systems. If this matches your background, apply via the provided application link before the deadline.

This postdoctoral position at Chalmers University of Technology focuses on resilient and equitable mobility systems, with a strong emphasis on modelling and understanding how transport networks respond to disruptions. The role is part of the Formas-funded DYNAMO project, which aims to develop dynamic synthetic populations and mobility digital twins for advanced transport planning. The research combines agent-based modelling, large-scale mobility data, generative modelling, resilience indicators, and equity analysis to create behaviourally rich and policy-relevant simulations of mobility adaptation under changing conditions. The successful candidate will join the Division of Physical Resource Theory in Gothenburg, Sweden, and work within the STEAM group (Sustainable Transport, Energy Analytics and Modelling). The group is multidisciplinary, with expertise spanning engineering, natural sciences, and social sciences, and is dedicated to challenge-driven research in sustainable mobility, electrification, resilience, equity, and policy analysis. The project is carried out in collaboration with the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU, Denmark), and Universidad del Desarrollo / ISI Foundation (Chile/Italy), bringing together international expertise in human mobility modelling, resilience science, and empirical disruption analysis. The postdoc will contribute intellectually to the theoretical development of the project, connecting empirical mobility data and computational modelling with theories of complex systems, network dynamics, resilience, disruption response, adaptation, inequality, and urban systems. Key responsibilities include developing computational frameworks for resilient and equitable mobility, advancing agent-based and network-based models, designing dynamic synthetic populations, modelling adaptation to disruptions, and developing indicators for robustness, recovery, vulnerability, accessibility loss, and equity impacts. The role also involves working with large-scale mobility, transport network, census, land-use, and urban data, contributing to open and reproducible research workflows, and collaborating with researchers in mobility data science, urban analytics, resilience, digital twins, and policy analysis. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in a relevant field (complex systems, network science, transport systems, urban science, computational social science, applied mathematics, physics, computer science, geography, urban planning, engineering, data science, resilience studies, or related disciplines). Strong theoretical or methodological doctoral training and interdisciplinary experience bridging theory, computation, and empirical data are highly valued. Required skills include independent research ability, computational and modelling expertise, quantitative modelling, simulation, data analysis, and excellent English communication. Experience with agent-based modelling, activity-based travel modelling, geospatial data analysis, mobility data analysis, generative modelling, transport simulation, network modelling, or data fusion is essential. Additional desirable skills include programming in Python, R, Julia, Java, MATSim, GIS tools, open science practices, and stakeholder engagement in transport, urban planning, public policy, emergency preparedness, or infrastructure planning. The position is a temporary full-time employment for two years, with the possibility of a one-year extension. Physical presence in Gothenburg is required throughout the employment, and a valid residence permit must be presented by the start date. The postdoc will enjoy full Swedish employee benefits, including generous parental leave, subsidized day care, free schools, and healthcare. Chalmers is committed to gender balance, equality, and inclusion, offering Swedish language courses for non-native speakers. To apply, submit your application via the online application form, attaching your CV, personal letter, attested copies of education, academic grades, and up to three relevant publications as PDF files. The application deadline is 2026-08-11. Incomplete applications and those sent by email will not be considered. For further information, contact Professor Sonia Yeh ([email protected]), Associate Professor Jorge Gil ([email protected]), Yuan Liao ([email protected]), or Professor Frances Sprei ([email protected]).

This fully funded doctoral position at Chalmers University of Technology invites applications for research in resilient and equitable mobility systems. The role is embedded within the Division of Physical Resource Theory in Gothenburg, Sweden, and is part of the Swedish Research Council-funded DYNAMO project. The research focuses on developing dynamic synthetic populations and mobility digital twins to advance transport planning for resilience and equity. The project leverages agent-based modelling, large-scale mobility data, transport networks, generative modelling, resilience indicators, and equity analysis to understand and mitigate the impacts of disruptions on everyday travel. As a doctoral student, you will join the STEAM group (Sustainable Transport, Energy Analytics and Modelling), which specializes in data-driven, computational, and policy-relevant approaches to transport and energy systems. The research environment is multidisciplinary, with faculty and students from engineering, natural sciences, and social sciences. The Energy, Environment, and Systems PhD program offers specializations in Energy Conversion, Industrial Energy Systems, Energy and Material Systems, Physical Resource Theory, Environmental Systems Analysis, and Complex Systems. The DYNAMO project aims to move beyond static demand modelling by developing dynamic, behaviourally rich, and policy-relevant simulations of how different groups adapt under changing conditions. Collaborations include the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU, Denmark), and Universidad del Desarrollo / ISI Foundation (Chile/Italy), bringing expertise in human mobility modelling, resilience science, and empirical disruption analysis using large-scale mobile phone data. Applicants must have a master’s degree in a relevant field (engineering, applied mathematics, physics, computer science, data science, complex systems, transport systems, urban science, geography, urban planning, computational social science, or related). Strong quantitative, analytical, computational, or theoretical training is required. Meritorious qualifications include coursework or thesis work in complex systems, network science, agent-based modelling, transport modelling, urban analytics, resilience, computational social science, data science, machine learning, statistics, applied mathematics, GIS, or spatial analysis. Experience with programming, modelling, data analysis, or mathematical skills is mandatory. Very good written and spoken English is required. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment is essential. Experience with Python, R, Julia, Java, GIS tools, MATSim, transport simulation, network analysis, mobility data, transport networks, census data, geospatial data, public transport data, GPS/mobile phone data, scientific writing, open-source code, reproducible workflows, version control, or data documentation will strengthen the application. The position is fully funded with a starting salary of 35,725 SEK per month (valid from May 1, 2026), and includes all employee benefits. The appointment is fixed-term for four years, with the possibility to teach up to 20%, extending the position to five years. Doctoral studies require physical presence throughout the study period, and a valid residence permit must be presented by the start date. Chalmers offers a dynamic and inspiring working environment, generous parental leave, subsidized day care, free schools, healthcare, and Swedish language courses for non-native speakers. The university is committed to gender balance, equality, and inclusion. To apply, submit your application via the online form by 2026-08-11. Attach your CV, personal letter, motivation, references, and transcripts as PDF files (max 40 MB each). Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered. Contact details to references will be requested after the interview. For questions, contact Sonia Yeh (Professor), Jorge Gil (Associate Professor), Yuan Liao (Dr.), or Frances Sprei (Professor) via the provided emails. Chalmers University of Technology is a leading institution in engineering, science, shipping, and architecture, with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and collaboration with industry and society. The university promotes scientific excellence through its eight Areas of Advance and fosters an innovative spirit in close partnership with wider society.