Information about the research
The applications that the research groups primarily deal with are building components, buildings as whole systems, district heating pipes and infrastructures.

Infrastructure is the physical and organizational structure needed for the operation of a society. Our field of research is strongly related to the physical structure for instance transport infrastructure and district heating network. The physical infrastructures are exposed to outdoor climate. The research area Infrastructure Physics treats the influence of outdoor climate on the short and long term performance of a physical infrastructure. The basis for research in infrastructure physics is heat, air and moisture transport in materials and components of the infrastructure. Knowledge on physics is essential to create energy efficient and sustainable infrastructure. The research in infrastructure physics can be categorized as follows: - Analysis and calculation of heat, air and moisture transport in materials, components level and at systems level, -Development, measurement and analysis of new innovative materials and systems.

Major responsibilities
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.

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

Application procedure

To submit your application, please click on the "Apply through website" button.
The application should be marked with Ref 20150046 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

1. Application: (Please name the document: APPLICATION, Family name, reference number)
   − CV, include complete list of publications,
   − Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences,
   − Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
   − Two references that we can contact.
2. Personal letter/Qualifications: (Please name the document as: QUALIFICATIONS, family name, ref. number) 1-3 pages where you introduce yourself present your qualifications and describe your future research plans.
   − Previous research fields and main research results.
   − Future goals and research focus. Are there any specific projects and research issues you are primarily interested in?
3. Other: 
   − Copies of bachelor or master’s thesis.
   − Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

Qualifications
To qualify as a PhD student, you must have a master's level degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits in materials or civil engineering, or in a relevant field.

Good knowledge about insulation materials is an advantage. Good oral and written communication skills and an eagerness for collaborating are needed. Teaching experience is a merit.

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering works with every aspect of construction in the community – houses to live in, roads to travel on, and water to drink – from planning to maintenance, taking into account the environment, energy and economics.Analysis and problem-solving focus on the ways in which technology, humans and nature interact in society.

The Department has around 130 employees, divided between six research divisions and an administrative team, and is based at the Johanneberg Campus. 

When it comes to research and education, our Department is at the forefront, and through our work, we contribute to a sustainable built environment.