Arbetsbeskrivning

Join us at the Division of Environmental Systems Analysis, Department of Environmental and Energy Sciences, to work with life cycle assessment (LCA) to guide food industry towards sustainability. About us  At the division of Environmental Systems Analysis, we perform research to find more sustainable technology solutions and ways to transform technological systems to meet the environmental and resource constraints faced by society. Our work is challenge-driven with a systems-based approach and requires interdisciplinary efforts, which is reflected in our team's composition spanning engineering, natural and social sciences.   About the research project   Work will initially be performed within the BIOPOM (Biotechnological upcycling of fruit pomace into prebiotic food ingredients) FutureFoodS project. The project aims at reducing waste in food industry while creating high-value, health-promoting ingredients. Apple pomace is a by-product of apple juice and cider production (20% of apple wet mass and 4 Mt/y of waste in Europe) and BIOPOM aims to use it to generate food ingredients that possess an untapped prebiotic potential in an interdisciplinary approach combining precision fermentation, metabolomics, and colloidal science. The project also aims at validation of safety and sustainability across the entire life cycle. BIOPOM's multidisciplinary consortium comprises experts in biochemistry and biotechnology, metabolomics, life cycle assessment, food safety, and regulations on novel foods. Industry partners provide apple pomace and are important in scaling technologies for stabilization and in the pre-industrial integration into food matrices.  The work of the Doctoral student will have a large focus on using life cycle assessment (including development of methods and practices) for providing guidance in technology development. The work will be done in close collaboration with other project participants. Who we are looking for The following requirements are mandatory: • To qualify as a Doctoral student, you must have a Master's degree (masterexamen) of 120 credits or a Master’s degree (magisterexamen) of 60 credits* in chemical engineering, biotechnology, industrial ecology or similar • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English • Experience of life cycle assessment • Strong interpersonal skills and a sincere will to collaborate *for students with an education earned outside of Sweden, a 4-year Bachelor’s degree is accepted.  The following experience is meritorious to your application:  • Having used life cycle assessment in a project, e.g. a master thesis • Courses in chemical engineering or process engineering What you will do • Take courses at an advanced level within the Graduate school of Energy, Environment and Systems (Energy, Environment and Systems | Chalmers)  • Develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing  • The position also includes teaching in the courses at the division or performing other duties corresponding to 20 percent of working hours • Carry out life cycle assessments and related work; the first three years this is done in the context of the BIOPOM project Contract terms   • The Doctoral student positions are fully funded from start.  • The position is a fixed-term appointment of four years, with the possibility to teach up to 20%, which extends the position up to five years.  • A starting salary of 34,550 SEK per month (valid from May 25, 2025).  • Doctoral studies require physical presence throughout the entire study period. A valid residence permit must be presented by the study start date; otherwise the admission may be withdrawn.  What we offer  • As a Doctoral student at Chalmers, you are an employee and enjoy all employee benefits. Read more about  working at Chalmers  and our benefits for employees.  • A dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.  • Read more about Sweden’s generous parental leave, subsidized day care, free schools, healthcare etc at Move To Gothenburg.  Chalmers is dedicated to improving gender balance and actively works with equality projects, such as the GENIE Initiative for gender equality and 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. Find more general information about doctoral studies at Chalmers here.   Application procedure  The application should be written in English and 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  Personal letter  • A brief motivation as to why you are interested in this position • A brief description of the evidence, criterion by criterion, that demonstrates the extent to which you fulfill the mandatory and meritorious criteria for this position. Bachelor’s and, if available, master’s thesis together with the transcripts.  Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.   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 March 8, 2026    For questions, please contact:   Magdalena Svanström  [email protected] We look forward to your application!  *** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. ***    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.