Researcher in Work culture and electrification of freight transport

The transport sector is facing a major shift toward fossil free energy. Major initiatives are being taken to electrify regional freight transport. How does this affect drivers and other actors in the system? What skills and competences need to be developed? Within the REEL project, you will be able to contribute to developing a better understanding of these issues.

Information about the project and the division
The research project is part of REEL, a project led by Closer that brings together transport buyers, freight distributors, hauliers, terminal operators, charging point operators, electricity distribution companies, truck OEMS, and suppliers of charging equipment. In addition regions, cities and universities are participating in the project. Within REEL, 45 battery electric trucks will be used for a number of regional freight transport routes. the vehicles will be rolling all over Sweden with a concentration in Mälardalen, Skåne and Västra Götaland.

You will be part of the division of Physical Resource Theory and work within the transport group. Physical Resource Theory is part of the department of Space, Earth and Environment. The division carries out research in the field of technical and socio-economic systems addressing the challenges involved in the transition into a sustainable and low carbon society for a growing population, where a range of different quantitative and qualitative methods can be applied on our research topics.

Major responsibilities
As a researcher within the project you will plan and carry out studies to investigate the effects on work culture and the skill and competence gaps linked to the electrification of regional freight transport. Questions that will be addressed are: how is the work environment affected for the different actors in the system? What behavioral changes are required by the participating actors? Are there system parameters that affect men and women differently? What type of competence development is needed?

The tasks include literature review, designing and conducting interview studies of relevant actors. Teaching up to 10% can be included in the position.

Qualifications
PhD in a relevant field, good experience of performing and analyzing qualitative studies, good knowledge of Swedish. Knowledge about the transport sector and good communication skills are meritorious.

Contract terms
Full-time temporary employment. The position is for one year with a possibility to extend to a two or three year post-doc if funding is available.
The expected starting date is mid August 2022, but can be negotiated.

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 Ref 20220111, written in English and should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref.number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• At least two references (including name and contact information) that we can contact for recommendations.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

Application deadline: April 4th The position will remain open until filled.

For questions, please contact:
Associate Professor, Frances Sprei, Physical Resource Theory
E-mail: fsprei@chalmers.se
Phone: +46 31 7722146

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