Application Deadline: 22 May, 2025
LOCATION: Sweden
Explore the fascinating future of Net Zero industries where complex and highly automated equipment need to operate around the clock. They are seeking a highly motivated and curious PhD candidate with a passion for research excellence, an interest in the management of technology, people, and organization, and a desire to make groundbreaking contributions to the field of maintenance engineering.
ELIGIBILITY:
They are looking for you who are independent, self-driven, and analytical, with an ability to manage complex tasks, demonstrate attention to detail in research, and show commitment to producing high-quality research work. With a passion for excellence, you are forward-thinking and dare to creatively propose and test new ideas. Driven by creating lasting impact, you are capable of communicating research and outcomes in a clear and inspiring manner to both academic and industrial audiences.
The aim of your PhD is to develop into a skilled and independent researcher and make contributions to research and industry within the maintenance field. You will work in interdisciplinary research teams, collaborate in national and international networks, and work closely with leading and forward-looking industry partners. Your work will consist of ≥80% research, including courses required to obtain your PhD, and ≤ 20% teaching, supervision, and department duties. You are expected to complete your PhD degree in 4 years, this time is normally extended to a maximum of 5 years when 20% of teaching and departmental tasks are included.
Main tasks as a PhD student are to:
Design and conduct empirical research in collaborative projects with companies
Publish research results in high-impact scientific journals and conferences
Teach in courses within the scope of Production Systems
Develop your teaching, supervision, and mentoring skills while assembling a personal pedagogical portfolio
Relevant education in, for instance, production engineering, industrial engineering, operations and supply chain management, applied analytics, or industrial economics.
MSc level degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education points with thesis project corresponding to at least half a year of study.
Familiarity with industrial production and an interest in manufacturing
Relevant knowledge of industrial maintenance
First-rate oral and written English skills and an interest in writing
Skills and aptitude for empirical research methodology, including both qualitative and quantitative methods
Proficiency in Swedish is advantageous due to the empirical nature of the project or at least reached within 2 years after starting the PhD program.
BENEFIT:
Chalmers provides a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.
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Chalmers aims to actively improve their gender balance. They work broadly with equality projects, for example, the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.
