Industrial PhD Student in Efficient and Optimized Mega Casting Product Design

2 weeks ago


Göteborg, Sweden Volvo Car Corporation Full time

We're creating our own future. So are you.

At Volvo Cars, we have bold targets when it comes to innovation, sales and customer experience, and we’re developing new technologies to lead in safety, autonomous driving and electrification. If you want to grow together with talented people who are creating a new automotive future, we have a job for you.

What we offer
Volvo Cars is on an ambitious journey when it comes to electrification and sustainability.  As a part of this journey, we have initiated a research project together with Jönköping University on efficient and optimized mega casting product design. The project aims at defining material, manufacturing, and product requirement for large aluminium (mega) cast structures. You will get the chance to deep-dive into and develop efficient design methodologies, with special focus on allowable alloy variations and understanding of microstructure variations. For this, we need a highly motivated person for an industrial PhD position. You will be part of building up a unique competence within a highly prioritized focus area at Volvo Cars. The position will formally be at the department Painted Body, but the work placement will be divided between Volvo Cars and Jönköping University.

What you’ll do
Your major responsibilities are to pursue your own doctoral studies. You are expected to develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing. The work will include modelling as well as experimental verification of models for mega casting product design. The work will be carried out at Volvo Cars and at Jönköping University.

You and your skills
To qualify as a PhD student, you must have a master's level degree corresponding to at least 300 higher education credits in applied mechanics, materials engineering, or similar. For this position, it is an advantage to have a strong background with some experience in mechanics or materials engineering. Candidates should be interested in pursuing research in an industrial environment. The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English.

How to learn more and apply
For questions about the position please contact hiring manager, Peter Nyström peter.nystrom@volvocars.com or examiner Anders Jarfors anders.jarfors@ju.se. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter, Paulina De Sousa Vieira at paulina.de.sousa.vieira@volvocars.com. We want your application at the latest April 19th, 2024 . Please note that applications via email will not be accepted. In addition to CV and personal letter, please provide a copy of your master’s thesis and attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates.

Who are we?

Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them. 


Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.



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