Doctoral Student In AI Empowered Materials Design For Thermal Management

Doctoral Student In Ai Empowered Materials Design For Thermal Management

Join a cutting-edge research project at the intersection of AI and materials science, addressing real-world challenges in thermal management for high-performance computing and 6G infrastructure.

We offer: (1) You will develop marketable skills in AI, ML, and materials informatics, (2) engage in industrial collaborations and advance your academic career through exposure to cutting-edge research and innovation, (3) and all of the above takes place in Sweden, a country renowned for its high quality of life, inclusive research culture, and global leadership in science and technology.

About the Research Project

The rise in computational power demands advanced thermal materials compatible with liquid cooling and immersion systems. This PhD project, part of a national initiative, aims to use AI to design and optimize thermal interface materials (TIMs). It combines machine learning, materials informatics, and experiments to discover materials with tailored thermal properties. Partners include Chalmers, RISE, and Smart High Tech AB.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Master’s degree* in materials science, physics, computer science, chemistry, or related fields
• Strong English communication and writing skills
• Experience in chemical synthesis, computational materials science, and ML
• Ability to analyze heat transfer and solve open-ended problems
• Interdisciplinary mindset bridging theory and experiment

* For students with an education earned outside of Sweden, a 4-year Bachelor’s degree is accepted.

The Following Experience Will Strengthen Your Application:

• Superb writing skills
• Experience with high-throughput simulations and materials databases
• Advanced heat transfer modeling, especially for TIMs and nanostructures
• A strong interdisciplinary interest both in theory and experiment

What You Will Do:

• Take courses at an advanced level within the Graduate school of Microtechnology and Nanoscience
• Develop and communicate scientific concepts
• Teach or perform duties (20% of time)
• Apply AI/ML to predict thermal properties
• Collaborate with experimental teams
• Contribute to digital twins for thermal systems
• Publish and present research

Contract Terms

• The Doctoral student 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 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.

Application Procedure

The application should be written in English be 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 introduction about yourself.
• A brief motivation as to why you are interested in 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 November 2, 2025.

For Questions, Please Contact:

Associate Professor Zoran Konkoli zorank@chalmers.se +46 31 772 5480

Professor Johan Liu johan.liu@chalmers.se, +46-705693821

Professor Per Lundgren per.lundgren@chalmers.se +46 762207722

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.