Postdoc in Sustainable Energy Systems for Maritime Infrastructure

Publiceringsdatum: 2024-09-25

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This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a groundbreaking European project aimed at transforming maritime ports into energy transition hubs. As a Postdoctoral Researcher, you will be at the forefront of cutting-edge research, conducting grid impact studies for zero-emission refueling and infrastructure planning for hydrogen and e-fuel supply chains. Additionally, you will collaborate with prominent industry and academic partners, providing a unique chance to develop both academic and project management skills in a rapidly evolving field of sustainability and energy systems.

Project description

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team at the Chalmers University of Technology as part of the newly funded POTENT project (Ports as Energy Transition Hubs). This project aims to revolutionize European maritime ports by leveraging them as dynamic energy hubs. As a Postdoctoral Researcher, you will conduct advanced research on grid impact studies for zero-emission refueling and assess infrastructure needs for hydrogen and e-fuel supply chains. You will also analyze the interdependence of energy systems to enhance resilience in maritime terminals. Additionally, the role can include a teaching component up to 20%, providing opportunities for academic development.

Maritime ports are critical assets with untapped potential to contribute to Europe’s clean energy transition and independence. Due to the role of ports in countries and worldwide economies, these can set forward important economic drivers for regional development and social cohesion. While changing the emissions produced inside the port and ships are certainly needed, ports can also act as catalysts for energy generation and distribution for the rest of the community, becoming a positive agent in decarbonization across Europe. POTENT aims to provide practical solutions for ports and related stakeholders to transition towards clean energy. Thus, the project will develop scalable model solutions that can be applied to various port ecosystem. The focus on cooperation for knowledge generation (through the Living Labs Networks) will facilitate the scaling up of successful solutions across Europe. Also, the development of new business models within port ecosystems will contribute to the feasibility of the proposed solutions. 

Information about the division and the department

The Department of Space, Earth and Environment contains five divisions, with research and education spanning from global challenges related to sustainability and energy supply to astronomy and space sciences. The department is host to two major infrastructures, Onsala Space Observatory and Chalmers Power Central, and consist of about 250 employees.

The division of Physical Resource Theory carries out research and education on potential solutions to our major environmental challenges, e.g. global warming and sustainable use of land and other resources. At our division we focus on research in the field of technical and socio-economic systems addressing the challenges involved in the transition into a sustainable and low carbon society for a growing poulation, where a range of different quantitative and qualitative methods can be applied on our reseach topics. The ambition is to build challenge-driven scientific excellence by crossing traditional boundaries and increase the level of multi-disciplinarity in research. The division has around 40 staff members, faculty and PhD-students with diverse expertise, including engineers, natural and social scientists. We also offer courses in areas related to our research.

Major responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Research (at least 80%):
• Conduct grid impact studies related to zero-emission refueling and assess the necessary infrastructure for hydrogen and e-fuel supply chains.
• Collaborate with North Sea Living Lab Networks to obtain and analyze data on energy consumption and charging profiles for the grid impact studies.
• Partner with Fortum to gain insights into the integration of hydrogen and e-fuel supply chains.
• Analyze the interdependence of energy systems and contribute to enhanced resilience in maritime terminals.
• Contribute to academic publications and present research findings at conferences and workshops.
• Work closely with project partners such as DNV to apply resilience frameworks and scenario analysis.
• Teaching (up to 20%):
• Contribute to teaching activities related to energy systems, sustainability, or maritime infrastructure within the department.
• Supervise and mentor graduate students, integrating research findings into educational content.  

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant field such as Energy Systems, Maritime Studies, or Sustainability.
• Demonstrated experience in research, ideally related to energy systems, infrastructure, or maritime technologies.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-partner projects, preferably within an EU or international research framework.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with a capacity for both high-level strategic management and detailed project oversight.
• A track record of scientific publications and presentations is highly desirable. 

Contract terms

This is a full-time temporary employment for two years with the possibility of extension up to four years.

We offer

Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. 

Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We 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.

Application procedure

The application is made on Chalmers website.

Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered.

Application deadline: 2024-10-30

For questions, please contact:

Professor Sonja Yeh - Department of Space, Earth and Enviroment

Sonia.yeh@chalmers.se, 031- 77267 16

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