PhD position in high-throughput microanalysis of recycled aluminium

Publiceringsdatum: 2025-07-03

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Jobbannons

Join the cutting-edge RAM³ project: Unlocking the Potential of Recycled Aluminium through Machine Learning, High-Throughput Microanalysis, and Computational Mechanics. We are offering a PhD position focused on high-throughput microanalysis to reveal how tramp elements introduced during recycling impact microstructure and properties in aluminium mega-castings.

About us 

The PhD position is placed at the Division of Materials and Manufacture

We employ a range of technologies  - powder metallurgy, electroplating, additive manufacturing and material removal  - and a range of advanced characterisation techniques. Our work is interdisciplinary by nature and is addressing topics that have a direct impact on sustainability. The division is collaborating closely with other universities and research institutes and is implementing industry-academia partnerships through collaborative projects and strategic initiatives.

About the research project  

The current PhD position is one out of four within the project RAM3. The aim of the project is to enable the broad application of recycled aluminium in high-value products produced through mega-casting. The main goal of the PhD project is to develop high-throughput microanalysis methods to reveal how tramp elements introduced during recycling impact microstructure and properties in aluminium mega-castings.

As a PhD student, you will be supported by a multidisciplinary team with expertise in materials characterisation, computer vision, computational modelling, and machine learning. 

The other PhD positions connected to the project are: PhD Student Position in Generative AIPhD in computational modelling

RAM³ is a WASP-WISE NEST project

This recruitment is connected to the Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability

All early-stage researchers recruited into the WISE programme will be a part of the WISE Research School

Who we are looking for

The following requirements are mandatory: 

• To qualify as a PhD student, you must have a Master's degree (masterexamen) of 120 credits or a Master’s degree (magisterexamen) of 60 credits in Materials Science, Engineering Physics, or a related field* 
• You will need strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Documented experience (education/courses or thesis project) in advanced microstructure characterisation.
• Documented experience (education/courses or thesis project) in metallic materials.
• Interest in machine learning.
• for students with an education earned outside of Sweden, a 4-year Bachelor’s degree is accepted. 

The following experience will strengthen your application: 

• Experience with cast aluminium and electron microscopy is a strong advantage. 

What you will do

• Develop and apply advanced microanalytical techniques to accurately characterise recycled aluminium alloys
• Develop new knowledge on how the tramp elements impact the microstructure and properties of recycled aluminium
• Collaborate with a number of PhD students working on complementary projects on computational mechanics, computer vision, and machine learning based materials modelling
• Communicate your research by presenting your results in scientific journals and at international conferences
• The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers' undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to 20 percent of working hours 

Contract terms  

• The PhD positions are fully funded from start. 
• The position is limited to four years, with the possibility to teach up to 20%, which extends the position 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 PhD student at Chalmers, you are an employee and enjoy all employee benefits. Read more about working at Chalmers benefits
• 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

If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses to help you settle in. 

Discover more 

Find more general information about doctoral studies at Chalmers here

Application procedure 

For information about the applications procedure, please refer to the advert on Chalmers' webpage.

We welcome your application no later than August 31st, 2025.