Research Engineer in Experimental Geotechnics

The Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering has about 290 employees encompassing a broad theoretical knowledge base, from engineering science to the social sciences to the humanities, as well as design-based, artistic research. The combination of all of these perspectives allows for great interdisciplinary advancement in the field and a broader discussion of various aspects of sustainability. Together, we provide a comprehensive environment for architecture and civil engineering, well equipped to take on the common challenges of building a sustainable future.Join as a research engineer an internationally leading group that pursues the state-of-the-art in experimental testing and modelling of complex geomaterials, such as natural and stabilised soils at laboratory and field scale.

Information about the division/the project
The Geotechnics Research Group (GRG) in the Division of Geology and Geotechnics at ACE focuses on modelling and characterisation of complex geomaterials, such as natural and stabilised soils. The research activities aim to bridge fundamental understanding and advanced modelling & testing capabilities with application in engineering practice.

Job description
The research engineer is expected to design, build, maintain and calibrate existing and new laboratory equipment, develop control programs, perform testing and processing of test results in Geomechanics Laboratory at ACE, as well as assist in other testing and field instrumentation tasks, as part of the team of research engineers at ACE. She/he is expected to support and facilitate PhD students and postdocs in their experimental testing, in collaboration with the academics. The research engineer is expected to keep the lab well-structured and in order and to introduce new users to the lab, making sure rules and regulations are followed. The most important role is to create and preserve institutional memory, i.e. documentation, calibration, experience in procedures and control systems, health and safety and non-interrupted continuation of laboratory and field testing activities. Occasionally, there will also be need to fulfill industry contracts for specialised testing and instrumentation. Some of the testing will take place in external facilities and thus will require travel, as well as flexibility and out of box thinking.

Contract terms
Permanent employment

Qualifications
-MSc in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or other suitable discipline.
-Experience in geotechnical testing, developing control software and data processing.
-Fluency in both written and spoken English.
-Ability to understand Swedish (or willingness to learn Swedish) as needed for understanding the regulations related to handling of chemicals and other health and safety procedures.

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, Ref 20230201  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.

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Application deadline: 01 05 2023

For questions, please contact:
Jelke Dijkstra, GEO, jelke.dijkstra@chalmers.se +46 31 772 2120

Sebastian Almfeldt, Lab coordinator ACE, sebastian.almfeldt@chalmers.se +46 31 772 2254

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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!