Project assistant in intelligent aeroelastics and acoustics

Join us in pushing the boundaries of aeroelastics, aero‑vibro‑acoustics, and machine learning. As a Project Assistant in the Marine Technology division, you'll help develop fast, data‑driven methods to understand complex turbulent flows—work that directly supports safer, cleaner, and more efficient marine and vehicle technologies. If you enjoy advanced simulations, smart algorithms, and hands‑on collaboration with researchers and industry, this role puts you at the heart of real innovation.

About us

The Marine Technology division carries out fundamental and applied research to enable the development and improvement of marine technology, such as ships, subsea systems and renewable energy solutions. We support industry and societies world-wide with knowledge, understanding and solutions that minimize emissions from shipping, improve the life time and reduces maintenance need for equipment in the harsh ocean environment, and ensures safe operations. Our activities are related primarily to development and application of numerical modelling, e.g. CFD, FEA, FSI, optimization, ML, but we are also involved in both experiments and real life monitoring to support our findings.

Besides research, our division is also involved in education at Master's and doctoral level. We are involved in the master program Mobility Engineering (Naval Architecture – Marine Technology profile) and we are part of the Nordic Master in Maritime Engineering.

The research group consists of senior researchers, post-doc and PhD student. During the course of the project, supervision of master and bachelor thesis projects will be involved. Close communications with the Swedish marine industry will be conduced in a regular base.

About the research project

The project assistant position is proposed to investigate fundamental aero-vibro-acoustics and, furthermore, applied the developed tools to case studies of vehicles. The position is full-time temporary employment for 9 months. The main supervision and examination of the student will be provided by Chlamers, and co-supervision from Volvo Trucks.

Who we are looking for

The following requirements are mandatory:

• Fluent English language (both oral and written)
• Skills in computer programming (Python / Matlab)
• CAD and CAE tools
• Computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
• Finite element method (FEM)

It is a great advantage if you are available to start September 1st, 2026.

What will you do

• Develop numerical methods and simulation codes
• Work closely with researchers, engineers, and students
• Run and analyze CFD and FEM simulations
• Implement and test ML‑based prediction tools
• Process and visualize simulation and experimental data
• Contribute to reports, documentation, and presentations
• Support supervision of thesis students
• Participate in meetings with industrial partners

Contract terms

Temporary employment for nine months.

A valid residence permit must be presented by the start date, otherwise the offer may be withdrawn.

What we offer

Chalmers provides 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 should be attached as PDF files, as below:

CV

Personal letter

Other documents (optional):

• Copies of completed education, grades etc.

A background check may be conducted as part of the application process.

Please use the button at the bottom of the page to reach the application form. We do not accept applications sent by email.

Application deadline: June 23, 2026

For questions, please contact:

Huadong Yao, Professor

Tel: +46 31-7721405

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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.

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Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society.The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our eight Areas of Advance; Built Environment, Energy, Information & Communication Technology, Life Science, Materials Science, Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!