Master Thesis - 30hp - Developing a decision-Support module for permanent magnets

30hp - Developing a decision-Support module for permanent magnets

Introduction
Thesis work is an excellent way to get closer to Traton and build relationships for the future. Many of today's employees began their Scania/Traton career with their degree project.

Background
Are you passionate about contributing to sustainability and circularity? This master's thesis project aims to enhance transparency and circularity in the lifecycle of permanent magnets. The research will be conducted primarily within the materials team at Traton, in close collaboration with research institute, and academia partners.

Objective

Develop a decision-support module in an LCA environment for permanent magnets by modelling the material flows and environmental impacts across the upstream supply chain and downstream end-of-life pathways, enabling comparison of alternative sourcing, eco-design, and circularity strategies.

- How can the upstream and downstream material flows of NdFeB permanent magnets be represented in an LCA-based decision-support module?

- How do downstream process affect the environmental performance and circularity potential of permanent magnets via downstream module?

- What information generated by the LCA model can support material selection and circularity-related decision making during product development?

Job description

This thesis project will involve literature study, module developing, analysis, and reporting. You should have a solid understanding of material and process flow analysis, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and good digital proficiency.

Education/program/focus

Indicate education, program or focus: in the final year of a Master’s program in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or Sustainable Technologies

Number of students: 1

Start date for the thesis work: January, 2027

Estimated time required: until June, 2027

Contact persons and supervisors
Traton Supervisor: Xiong Xiao, PhD, Material Technology, Traton AB

Institute supervisor: Mudit Chordia, PhD, Researcher, RISE

KTH supervisor: Jiechen Wu, PhD, Lecturer, Department of Sustainable Development, Environmental Science and Engineering (SEED), KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Application:
Your application must include a CV, personal letter and transcript of grades

For questions, please contact Xiong Xiao, PhD, xiong.xiao@se.traton. A background check might be conducted for this position. We are conducting interviews continuously and may close the recruitment earlier than the date specified.