Arbetsbeskrivning

This position offers an opportunity to test working in an academic environment, and specifically with the interesting area of batteries and sustainability. You will help identifying the most promising battery technologies from a sustainability perspective.  About us  At the division of Environmental Systems Analysis, we perform research to find more sustainable technology solutions and ways to transform technological systems to meet the environmental and resource constraints faced by society. Our work is challenge-driven with a systems-based approach and requires interdisciplinary efforts, which is reflected in our team's composition spanning engineering, natural and social sciences.   Job description The position is part of an ongoing project funded by the Swedish Energy Agency, which aims at identifying next-generation battery technologies with high technical and sustainability performance. A number of environmental assessments have been performed in the project, and now is the time to synthesize insights from these studies with those in the scientific literature. You will gather data from the project and the scientific literature about environmental and resource assessments and impacts of next-generation batteries. This data will be analyzed and synthesized in collaboration with researchers in the project. This involves literature searches and analyses of scientific papers, including quantitative analyses of impact results, and qualitative analyses of the goals and scopes of studies. The ultimate aim is to write report or a paper for publication in a scientific journal. Who we are looking for  The following qualifications are mandatory: • Master of Science in industrial ecology, environmental engineering, or similar • Master-level course in life cycle assessment • Analytical skills • Excellent written and spoken English. The following experience will be meritorious:  • Work experience or courses about batteries Contract terms   The position is a temporary full-time employment for a maximum of 6 months.  What we offer  • Read more about  working at Chalmers  and our benefits  for employees.  • A dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.  Chalmers is dedicated to improving gender balance and actively works with equality projects, such as the GENIE Initiative for gender equality and excellence. We celebrate diversity and consider equality and inclusion as fundamental aspects of all our activities.  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  Personal letter  Other documents (optional): • Copies of completed education, grades etc. 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.  Application deadline: March 31, 2026 For questions, please contact:  Rickard Arvidsson, Environmental Systems Analysis Email: [email protected] Helene Ahlborg, Environmental Systems Analysis Email: [email protected]   *** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. ***   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.  Chalmers was founded in 1829 and has the same motto today as it did then: Avancez – forward.