Are you ready to take the next step in your academic journey? As a PhD student with us, you will work closely with leading researchers in a strong and international research environment, with access to advanced lab equipment and good funding opportunities. You will be offered a secure position, high quality supervision and room to grow, both as a researcher and as a person.
The research subject Building Materials (https://www.ltu.se/forskning/forskningsamnen/byggmaterial) consists of 15 people, including four professors and two postdocs. The subject focuses on the development of sustainable materials and production technologies for the construction industry, as well as research and education related to ice and Arctic conditions.
Description
Building Materials includes sustainable building materials and their application, recycling and reuse, and applied building physics, with a particular focus on Arctic conditions.
Project description
The production of Portland cement still cannot be qualified as an environmentally friendly process due to high CO2 emissions from fuel burning, limestone calcification and the negative effects of mining. Several solutions are implemented worldwide, but none has provided an effective solution. This project aims to study the possibility of replacing the high-temperature clinker process with a cold synthesis based on mechanochemistry.
Duties
As a PhD student, you are expected to perform both experimental and theoretical work within your research studies and communicate your results at national and international conferences as well as in scientific journals. Tasks include laboratory testing, data analysis and modeling.
Qualifications
To be eligible, you must have a Master's degree in Materials Science or Chemistry. You should have basic knowledge of construction materials and you should be fluent in English. The following work and research experience will be an advantage: molecular dynamic modeling (e.g. with LAMMPS open source), thermodynamic modeling, XRD with Rietveld analysis, SEM, TG, DSC, micro-CT, particle size analysis, calorimetry and AFM.
For further information on specific PhD training see http://www.ltu.se/research/Ututbildning-pa-forskarniva/Studieplaner/Allmanna-studieplaner-Teknisk-fakultetsnamnd
Information
Appointment as a doctoral student is limited to 4 years, teaching and other departmental duties can be added up to 20% of full time. Place of employment: Luleå. Intended start date: January 1, 2027
For further information, please contact Professor Andrzej Cwirzen, 0920-49 3387, andrzej.cwirzen@ltu.se
Union representative:
SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 2037, diana.chroneer@ltu.se
OFR-S Marika Vesterberg, 0920-49 1721, marika.vesterberg@ltu.se
Application
We prefer that you apply for the position via the application button below where you attach a cover letter as well as CV/resume and copies of verified diplomas. Please mark your application with the reference number below. Both application and diplomas should be written in Swedish or English. Recruitment communication and possible interviews may be conducted in English.
Date for application: August 15, 2026
Reference number: 3267-2026