Chalmers University of Technology is looking for three PhD candidates

We are thrilled to announce three open Doctoral Fellow positions at Chalmers University of Technology as part of the POTENT-X project! Each position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the resilience and sustainability of port energy systems while gaining international experience through secondments and collaborations.

1. Doctoral Fellow in Smart Ports Systems Integration
This doctoral position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge research in digital transformation and systems integration for smart ports. With secondments at prestigious institutions like the Technical University of Denmark (DTU-Compute) and Danfoss Power Electronics, you’ll develop innovative solutions for integrating digital and energy systems. This role is perfect for candidates passionate about advancing the resilience and sustainability of port energy systems through pioneering modeling and digital integration frameworks.

Key activities: multi-layer modeling, resilience metrics, system simulation, and collaboration with industry partners.

Application deadline: 2025-03-17

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2. Doctoral Fellow in Electrified Ports & Grid Design
This doctoral position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge research in synthetic grid dynamics, e-fuel production, and electrified ports. With secondments at leading experts and institutions like the Technical University of Denmark (DTU-Management) and Fortum Power and Heat, you’ll develop innovative solutions for sustainable energy integration. This role is perfect for candidates passionate about making a significant impact on the future of sustainable transportation and energy systems.

Key activities: synthetic reference grids, grid impact assessments, and real-world case studies.

Application deadline: 2025-03-17

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3. Doctoral Fellow in Ports Energy Infrastructure and Resilience
This doctoral position offers a unique opportunity to engage in pioneering research on maritime policy analysis, e-fuel supply chain dynamics, and energy resilience. With secondments at renowned institutions like the Technical University of Denmark (DTU-Management) and DNV (Norway), you’ll contribute to shaping the future of sustainable maritime transport. This role is ideal for candidates eager to make a significant impact on energy transitions and policy development in the maritime sector.

Key activities: policy alignment analysis, supply chain dynamics, and resilience indicators.

Application deadline: 2025-03-17

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The doctoral fellowships will be part of the POTENT Ports as Energy Transition Hubs Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network. The primary objective of this network, led by Copenhagen Business School, is to investigate how ports can support and accelerate the clean energy transition in Europe.