Doctoral student position
Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB / Högskolejobb / Göteborg
2025-10-15
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Join us as a PhD student exploring how contractor organizations translate digitalisation strategies into practice, where strategic visions meet project realities, and research meets industry collaboration to advance digital transformation in the ACE sector.
In this project, you will study the dynamics of digital transformation through perspectives from organizational theory, strategy research and innovation studies. The focus is on how digital strategies are enacted within contractor organisations, and how ambitions at management level translate into practices at project level. We're looking for someone curious about how people, organizations, and technology interact.
About us
The Construction Management and Engineering (CME) division at the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering offers a creative, innovative and inclusive research environment focused on construction and project management, leadership and digital construction. Our research covers the full construction process from individual projects and their actors to organisational and industry-level practices.
With a strong digital construction profile, our vision is to explore how digital transformation unfolds in the construction sector and to develop tools, processes and methods that support both organisations and practitioners, always in close collaboration with industry.
About the research project
The project explores how digitalization strategies are implemented within contractor organizations, focusing on the interplay between strategic ambitions and project realities.
Through case studies in large contracting firms, it investigates how digital platforms are introduced and used on site, and how they transform practice.
The research aims to improve efficiency, productivity, and sustainability by aligning digital strategies with daily project routines and by providing actionable insights for both industry and academia. This PhD will contribute to advancing both theory and practice.
Who we are looking for
Required qualifications
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Master's degree of 120 credits or a Magister's degree (60 credits) in engineering, business administration, architecture, psychology, public administration, or other related social science fields.
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Proficient in verbal and written communication in English and Swedish.
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Knowledge in construction and project management, organization studies, strategic management, and digital construction.
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Understanding of how the AEC sector operates in Sweden or Europe.
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Experience or strong interest in the organizational aspects of digitalization within project-based industries.
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Ability to collect and analyze empirical material, and to apply theoretical frameworks to develop analytical insights.
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Project management skills (e.g., coordinating tasks, managing timelines, or collaborating with multiple stakeholders).
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Teamworking skills (e.g., coordinating with others, sharing responsibilities, and supporting joint outcomes).
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Excellent communication skills, including academic writing and presenting complex ideas clearly to different audiences.
What you will do
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Formulate and design research studies, collect data, and write conference papers and journal articles.
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Manage contacts with reference groups, project members, and other partners involved in the project.
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Report results to funding agencies and present findings in relevant industry forums.
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Spend approximately 20% of your time on teaching and other academic activities.
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Take doctoral courses in research methods, academic writing, and related topics.
Contract terms
• The Doctoral student positions are fully funded from start.
• The position is limited to four years, with the possibility to teach up to 20%, which extends the position to five years.
• A starting salary of 34,550 SEK per month (valid from May 25, 2025).
• Doctoral studies require physical presence throughout the entire study period. A valid residence permit must be presented by the study start date; otherwise the admission may be withdrawn.
What we offer
• As a Doctoral student 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.
If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses to help you settle in.
Find more general information about doctoral studies at Chalmers here.
Application procedure
The application should be written in English and 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
Personal letter
• A brief introduction about yourself.
• A brief motivation as to why you are interested in this position.
Bachelor's and, if available, master's thesis together with the transcripts.
Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.
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.
Application deadline: 20 November, 2025
For questions, please contact:
Dilek Ulutas Duman, senior lecturer
dileku@chalmers.se Ersättning Enligt kollektivavtal
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Arbetsgivare Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB (org.nr 556479-5598)
Jobbnummer 9559057