PhD Student Position in Ocean Observation and Robotics

19 hours ago


Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden Chalmers tekniska högskola Full time

Research Opportunity

This PhD student position offers a unique chance to contribute to a large national research program with multiple stakeholders across various sectors. The research project will focus on addressing real-world problems to create a sustainable Blue economy, with a specific emphasis on waters around Sweden serving as a model for global implementation.

Project Overview

The research will concentrate on developing fully automated and robust data chains, from ocean robots or observatories to publicly accessible cloud environments. The data will be enhanced using existing sources and machine learning techniques. The project will focus on designing robust embedded electronics and sensors for use in harsh ocean environments, incorporating mechanical engineering and design principles. If feasible, bio-inspired methods will be employed to enhance system endurance and self-maintenance.

Research Focus

The research will be conducted within the framework of 'living labs,' exploring concepts such as 'co-creation' and 'multi-use.' This project is part of a larger initiative with eleven project partners, including three funded PhD students.

About the Division and Department

At Chalmers tekniska högskola, we conduct fundamental and applied research in areas such as safety, energy efficiency, and material optimization of sustainable technology solutions. The division is one of seven divisions within the department, focusing on engineering systems with applications in vehicles and robots. Our research group explores a wide range of topics, including automated transportation, mobile robots, and conversational AI, with interpretable AI as a common theme.

Key Responsibilities

Your primary responsibility will be to pursue research within the project, implementing, testing, and extending existing scientific ideas and concepts, as well as inventing new ones. You will be expected to communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing at leading conferences and journals. You will be guided by senior researchers at the involved departments. The position also includes teaching on undergraduate and master's levels, as well as supervising master's thesis students or performing other duties corresponding to 10-20 percent of working hours.

Collaboration and Communication

The PhD candidate is expected to actively communicate with other project partners, attend project meetings, and pursue tasks within areas where Chalmers is involved. The candidate is also expected to identify potential research topics within the project tasks for the purpose of writing research papers.



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