Doctoral Student (PhD Candidate): Chalmers University of Technology invites applications for a Doctoral Student position under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network SPACER. The project focuses on microscale lattice Boltzmann modelling of porous electrodes for redox flow batteries (RFBs) to enhance power density and energy efficiency. The doctoral candidate will join a dynamic, international training network of 17 researchers across Europe, combining advanced computational modelling, prototyping, and experimental validation.
Doctoral Student in Microscale Lattice Boltzmann Modelling of Electrodes
Summary Table
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Designation | Doctoral Student (PhD Candidate) |
| Research Area | Microscale Lattice Boltzmann Modelling of Electrodes for Redox Flow Batteries |
| Location | Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Duration | 36 months at Chalmers + 12–18 months at partner institute (Chalmers University of Technology) |
| Funding | Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network (SPACER) |
| Salary | 39,900 SEK/month (fixed) + family allowance of 4,600 SEK/month (if applicable) |
| Application Deadline | 24th October 2025 |
Designation
Doctoral Student (Marie Skłodowska-Curie PhD Candidate)
Research Area
- Redox Flow Batteries (RFBs)
- Microscale fluid dynamics and electrochemical modelling
- Lattice Boltzmann Method (LBM) simulations
- Porous electrode design and optimization
- Advanced imaging and characterization (X-ray tomography, spectroscopy)
Location
Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden
(12–18 months of additional doctoral work will also be completed at Chalmers University at the end of the 36-month research phase.)
Eligibility/Qualification
- No prior PhD (as per EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie rules).
- Master’s degree (≥240 higher education credits) in:
- Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulic/Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Aeronautics, or related field.
- Strong background in fluid mechanics.
- Programming experience.
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
- Must not have resided or carried out main activity in Sweden for more than 12 months in the last 3 years.
Job Description
The selected doctoral candidate will:
- Develop a microscopic model for mass transport and reaction in RFB electrodes.
- Conduct pore-scale direct numerical simulations (LBM) using X-ray tomography-based electrode structures.
- Write and publish scientific articles in high-impact journals.
- Present research findings at international conferences.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of researchers and industrial partners.
- Contribute to SPACER’s objective of developing optimized porous electrode architectures.
- Complete a PhD thesis and disseminate results through publications and possible patents.
- May teach up to 10% of working hours.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted in English as PDF files (max. 40 MB each). The following documents are required:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal Letter (including brief introduction and motivation)
- Bachelor’s and Master’s thesis (if available) with academic transcripts
👉 Use the online application form available at Chalmers University’s recruitment portal.
⚠️ Applications via email or incomplete submissions will not be considered.
📌 Contact references will be requested after the interview stage.
Contact Person:
Dario Maggiolo
📧 maggiolo@chalmers.se
Last Date for Apply
24th October 2025
