Arbetsbeskrivning

We are looking for a postdoc to join our team at the Division of Chemical Engineering, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. Become part of our group and contribute to exciting research in Biofuel production within a collaborative and dynamic environment.

About us

https://www.chalmers.se/en/departments/chem/ pushes the knowledge of chemistry and chemical engineering forward in a broad field of research and education. We offer an international environment, with scientific areas ranging from fundamental chemistry, health and medical technology, materials science, renewable energy, to chemical engineering processing, material recycling, nuclear chemistry, theory and modelling.

We have large expertise in Chemical Engineering, combining experimental research with modelling techniques. Our division has a strong tradition of addressing both fundamental scientific questions and applied challenges through close collaboration with industry. We work with various sectors, including forestry, pharmaceuticals, refineries, chemicals, automotive, and equipment manufacturers.

About the research project

The main goal of the project is to increase Swedish production of sustainable biofuels by efficiently combining and refining various bio-liquids, including pyrolysis oil made from forest and agricultural residues. The project is interdisciplinary and includes research on catalytic upgrading of bio-liquids, AI-assisted data analysis, and comprehensive system and energy analyses.

The project will involve collaboration with another postdoctoral researcher who is focusing on energy analyses.

Who we are looking for

The following requirements are mandatory:

• A doctoral degree in Chemical Engineering or an equivalent degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Experience in catalysis and reactor experiments.

The following experience will strengthen your application:

• It is highly meritorious if the doctoral degree has been obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline.
• Experience with AI/machine learning for data analysis is highly meritorious.
• Experience in other types of simulation is also considered beneficial.

What you will do

• Synthesise catalysts and characterize them
• Perform high pressure hydrodeoxygenation experiments, including analysing the products
• AI-assisted data analysis to support experimental work.
• Supervise master's and/or PhD students to a certain extent

The position is meritorious for future roles in academia, industry, or the public sector.

Contract terms

The position is a temporary full-time employment for two years.

The position requires physical presence throughout the entire employment. A valid residence permit must be presented by the start date, otherwise the offer may be withdrawn.

What we offer

• As a postdoc at Chalmers, you are an employee and enjoy all employee benefits. Read more about https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/work-with-us/ and our https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/work-with-us/chalmers-as-an-employer/benefits-and-conditions/ for employees.
• A dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of https://www.goteborg.com/en.
• Read more about Sweden's generous parental leave, subsidized day care, free schools, healthcare etc at https://www.movetogothenburg.com/

Chalmers is dedicated to improving gender balance and actively works with equality projects, such as https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/organisation-and-governance/equality/genie-gender-initiative-for-excellence/. We celebrate diversity and consider equality and inclusion as fundamental aspects of all our activities.

If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses to help you settle in.

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

• A comprehensive CV, including a complete list of publications.
• Details of previous teaching and pedagogical experience.

Personal letter

• A brief introduction about yourself.
• A summary of your previous research fields and key research outcomes.
• An outline of your future goals and research focus.

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

A background check may be conducted as part of the application process.

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.

We welcome your application no later than July 1, 2026

Interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis during the application period.

For questions please contact:

Name: Louise Olsson

Title: Professor

Email and/or phone number: [email protected]

We look forward to your application!

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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.

Chalmers was founded in 1829 and has the same motto today as it did then: Avancez – forward.