PhD student position in infrastructure physics

Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years (nominal time without department duties is 4 years).

Description

The overall aim of a PhD position is to pursue doctoral studies. You are expected to develop your own scientific concepts in the area of lifetime and status assessement of district heating network, and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing, both in Swedish and in English. The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers' undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to 20 percent of working hours. You are expected to write a licentiate thesis within 2-3 years and defend your doctoral thesis within 4-5 years. As a PhD student you are employed by Chalmers and will receive a salary according to current salary agreements. The position is limited to maximum 5 years. A maximum of 20% of your time will be required for carrying out departmental duties, mainly teaching of undergraduate courses. The remaining time will be spent on your own courses and research.

Nr of positions available : 1

Research Fields

Engineering - Civil engineering
Engineering - Materials Engineering

Career Stage

Early stage researcher or 0-4 yrs (Post graduate) 

Research Profiles

First Stage Researcher (R1) 

Application Deadline

08/03/2015

Application website

http://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/vacancies/Pages/default.aspx?rmpage=job&rmjob=2848