How do advanced composite materials perform after millions of load cycles in the demanding environment of an aeroengine? As a doctoral student in this international research collaboration, you will help answer that question through a combination of experimental testing, advanced simulations, and close interaction with leading researchers and industry experts. Your work will contribute to the development of future aerospace structures that are lighter, more efficient, and more reliable.
About UsThe PhD position is placed at the Division of Computational Mechanics and Materials Engineering. We foster an inclusive, friendly, and helpful work environment to which we welcome you to contribute. Our activities integrate computational mechanics and advanced materials technology, combining multidisciplinary expertise to predict, understand, and elevate the performance of engineering materials and structures.
Within the project, you will be supported by an international team of experts in the area of mechanics of composites, combining academic excellence with industrial expertise and experience.
About The Research ProjectThe project aims to enable the deployment of advanced composite structures in aeroengines by developing reliable methods for predicting fatigue life of textile carbon fibre composites under thermomechanical tension-tension loading. Through combined experimental characterisation and development of an industrially applicable simulation framework, the project will support safe and efficient design of complex aerospace components.
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Who We Are Looking ForThe following requirements are mandatory: To qualify as a Doctoral student, you must have a Master's degree (masterexamen) of 120 credits or a Master’s degree (magisterexamen) of 60 credits in Applied Mechanics, Structural Engineering, Computational Engineering, Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Physics or similar. * Strong written and verbal communication skills in English * Documented experience (education/courses or thesis project with high grades) in continuum mechanics, advanced finite element method and the mechanics of fibre-reinforced polymers * Interest and high skills in programming and numerical methods * for students with an education earned outside of Sweden, a 4-year Bachelor’s degree is accepted.
We also expect that you are analytical, ambitious, independent, and a strong team player that thrives through collaboration.
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What We Offer
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.
Find more general information about doctoral studies at Chalmers here.
Application procedureThe application should be written in English and attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.CVPersonal letter
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.
A background check may be conducted as part of the application process.
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 6 November 2026.For Questions, Please ContactMartin Fagerström
Professor
email: martin.fagerstrom@chalmers.se, phone: +46 70 224 8731
We look forward to your application!
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.
