Project assistant Marine Technology - Electric ships in ice-infested waters

Project assistant position in Marine Technology - Electric ships in ice-infested waters

Are you an early career scholar who wants to contribute to new knowledge and solutions on the future design requirements of next generation of commercial ships powered by electric/hybrid propulsion systems?

Information about the Department
The Department of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences (M2) conducts fundamental and applied research in all modes of transport to achieve sustainable technological solutions. M2 holds one of Sweden's most extensive simulator centers for navigation and propulsion of ships, as well as world class laboratories within combustion engineering and wind tunnels. The department also offers and contributes to bachelor and master programs in areas such as Shipping, Automotive and Mechanical Engineering to mention a few. In addition, professional education is performed on both a national and international level, with specifically designed mission training for different social actors, within our ambition for lifelong learning. The department continuously strives to establish a cooperation between academia, industry, and society, with a great focus on utilization. M2 is characterized by an international environment with employees and students from around the world, as well as outstanding research and world class education. M2 consists of seven different divisions within the areas of engineering and maritime sciences, and one division of administration and support.

Information about the Division
The Division of Marine Technology performs research and education centered primarily around the professional understanding and technical development of a ship's operational performance models. The research areas range from structural integrity assessment, fatigue and fracture, collision survivability, hull design, risk and reliability analysis, ship resistance and motions, propulsion systems, etc. Research activities are performed within both basic sciences to advance the understanding of the physics controlling the design and operation, as well as applied sciences in e.g. support a designer, advance the regulations, and provide models for ship operations. Safety and energy efficiency in ships are at the core of future shipping research and education.

Job description
We are looking for a highly motivated project assistant to model electric/hybrid propulsion systems to predict the ship’s propulsion performance for the various operational conditions, which will be implemented into an in-house code for voyage planning of ships operating in both ice-covered and open waters.

Your main duties include:
- Development of electric/hybrid propulsion systems
- For the hybrid solution, investigate the energy efficiency, environmental impacts, and economic costs of different alternative green fuels such as methanol, hydrogen, and ammonia. Such a solution will be compared with the use of conventional low-sulfur fuel oil.
- Implementation of the electric/hybrid propulsion system to the voyage planning code.

Contract terms
Temporary full-time employment for the duration of 12 months.

Qualifications
To qualify for the position, you must have a bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or a similar degree. The position requires oral and written communication skills in English. Proficiency in programming is a must before the start of the position.

We offer
Chalmers offers 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 marked with Name, 20240291 and be attached as PDF files, as below:

CV

Personal letter

Other documents (optional):
• Copies of completed education, grades etc. Two references that we can contact should be provided at a possible interview.

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: 2024-05-26

For questions, please contact:
Associate Professor Zhiyuan Li, Division of Marine Technology,
zhiyuan.li@chalmers.se

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Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, 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!