Master Thesis - Data Analysis of Weather Effects, Göteborg

Company description:

Location:  Göteborg, SE, 417 15

Position Type:  Student 

Permanent/Temporary: Temporary 

Scope: Master thesis, 30 ECTS, 20 weeks. 

 

Job description:

 

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.   

 

Who are we? 

Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination.  

At the Group Driving Performance & Aero, we hold the responsibility for the core feature of Energy Economy, Driving Range, CO2/GHG Emissions, Drivability, Average Speed and Aerodynamic AirDrag testing. Our work spans feature management, complete vehicle testing for aero, soiling, energy efficiency, and range. Additionally, we specialize in developing and executing state-of-the-art complete vehicle simulations, utilizing cutting-edge software in the loop and hardware in the loop technologies. 

We embrace change and agility, staying responsive to emerging challenges and opportunities. We offer mentorship and growth opportunities, creating an environment where you can learn from experienced professionals while contributing to cutting-edge projects shaping the future of the automotive industry. 

Join us and be part of a dynamic team where diversity, creativity, and innovation drive our success. We actively encourage engineers of all backgrounds to apply and be instrumental in shaping the future of automotive technology. 

 

The challenge 

Volvo Group certifies aerodynamic drag (CdA) for heavy-duty trucks under EU VECTO regulations through physical testing at proving grounds. We have accumulated a substantial dataset of CdA measurements paired with detailed weather data and logged continuous signals. The aim is to push our understanding further by investigating how much of the test spread and test-to-test variation is driven by environmental conditions. 

 

What you will do 

You will work with a large, real-world dataset of aerodynamic test results, as well as weather measurements and continuous logged signals from repeated test runs of a vehicle. Your task is to analyze the data and investigate the physical mechanisms behind CdA variation, due to transient effects for instance. 

 

The work includes:  

Statistical analysis of CdA variation against environmental variables across multiple proving grounds 

Segment-by-segment signal analysis within individual test runs to identify transient effects that run-averaged data masks 

Decomposing CdA scatter into aerodynamic environmental effects, and non-aerodynamic confounders, and unexplained residual 

Cross-referencing findings with an existing ML correlation and prediction model  

 

Who you are 

• Master's student in Engineering Physics, Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics, Mechanical Engineering, or similar 
• Strong in Python, comfortable working with large, real-world datasets that need cleaning and structuring 
• Solid grounding in statistics, experience in machine learning or signal analysis is a plus 
• Independent and structured in your way of working, with high drive and curiosity 
• Have a sense for the physics behind the numbers 

 

Ready for this challenge? 

Send your application today!  We will continuously review applications and conduct interviews, so don't wait to submit yours! 

Language: English Starting date: Mid-January 2027 Number of students: 1 Last application date: November 13th.   

Ready for the next move? 

For further information please contact Rodrigo Estella, Driving Performance Group Manager, [email protected] or Aymane Moutchou, Simulation & Analysis Engineer, [email protected] 

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

 

Who we are and what we believe in We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. ​We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. ​We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. 

 

Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need. Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.