Postdoc in Multidisciplinary Aircraft Design and Aerodynamic Integration

Join us at the Division of Fluid Dynamics, Department of Mechanical Engineering, and help shape the future of Swedish aeronautical research. You will advance multidisciplinary aircraft design and aerodynamics through close collaboration with leading universities and aerospace companies. About us

At the Department of Mechanical Engineering, we unite the power of technology, people, and society to drive the transition toward a sustainable future. Through research, education, and collaboration, we create solutions that connect materials to mobility, ideas to impact – shaping a resilient and sustainable world.

The Division of Fluid Dynamics conducts fundamental and applied research using computational, experimental and theoretical methods. Our research spans turbulence, multiphase flows, turbomachinery, aeroacoustics and emerging aircraft technologies, in a collaborative and international environment with strong links to industry and leading research organisations.

About the research project

The project explores future aircraft concepts for civil and defence applications, combining conceptual design, multidisciplinary optimization and high-fidelity aerodynamic analysis. Particular attention is given to unconventional configurations, challenges with integrating new fuels such as electric or hydrogen, the integration of emerging technologies at aircraft level and novel propulsion systems.

You will collaborate with leading aerospace researchers across Sweden and with industrial partners to formulate new research questions, evaluate promising concepts and publish results with both scientific relevance and practical value.

Who we are looking for

The following requirements are mandatory:

• A doctoral degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, applied mechanics, fluid dynamics or a closely related field.
• A demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and publish results in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• A collaborative and scientifically creative mindset, with the ability to identify connections and synergies between ongoing projects and bring together complementary methods and results. In addition, the ability to initiate joint studies that create substantially greater scientific value than the individual projects could achieve separately.
• Initiative, intellectual curiosity and strong interpersonal skills, including an ability to work effectively across disciplines and between academic and industrial partners.

The following experience will strengthen your application:

• Experience in developing and applying computational models and numerical methods for aerospace research.
• Research experience in aircraft conceptual or preliminary design, multidisciplinary design optimization, computational aerodynamics, aircraft performance, propulsion–airframe integration or a closely related area.
• Experience in teaching or supervision, together with demonstrated potential to contribute to research and education.

Contract terms

The position is a temporary full-time employment for two years with the possibility of a one-year extension.

The position requires physical presence throughout the entire employment. A valid residence permit must be presented by the start date, otherwise the offer may be withdrawn.

What we offer

• As a postdoc at Chalmers, you are an employee and enjoy all employee benefits. Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.
• A dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.
• Read more about Sweden’s generous parental leave, subsidized day care, free schools, healthcare etc at Move To Gothenburg.

Chalmers is dedicated to improving gender balance and actively works with equality projects, such as the GENIE Initiative for gender equality and excellence. We celebrate diversity and consider equality and inclusion as fundamental aspects of all our activities.

If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses to help you settle in.

Application procedure

The application should be written in English be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV

• A comprehensive CV, including a complete list of publications.
• Details of previous teaching and pedagogical experience.

Personal letter

• A brief introduction about yourself.
• A summary of your previous research fields and key research outcomes.
• An outline of your future goals and research focus.

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

A background check may be conducted as part of the application process.

Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered. Contact details to references will be requested after the interview.

We welcome your application no later than 1st October, 2026.

For questions, please contact:

Professor Tomas Grönstedt, email: tomas.gronstedt@chalmers.se

We look forward to your application!

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Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg conducts research and education in technology and natural sciences at a high international level. The university has 3100 employees and 10,000 students, and offers education in engineering, science, shipping and architecture. With scientific excellence as a basis, Chalmers promotes knowledge and technical solutions for a sustainable world. Through global commitment and entrepreneurship, we foster an innovative spirit, in close collaboration with wider society.

Chalmers was founded in 1829 and has the same motto today as it did then: Avancez – forward.