Thesis - Increased biodiversity at Volvo premises

Location: 

Göteborg, SE, 405 08

Position Type:  Student

 

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. 

The Volvo Trucks Plant in Tuve, Gothenburg, produces heavy trucks for the global market. The site has been operational since the 80’s and is now changing to meet the new Volvo Group environmental strategies.

 

Task:

  • Investigate the outside areas surrounding the plant.
  • Compare different methods to quantify and measure biodiversity on selected areas.
  • Measure the current level of biodiversity of plants and wildlife.
  • Propose actions to increase biodiversity in the studied areas, by using biodiversity netgain.

 

Applications must be submitted through job postings on the Volvo Group webpage.

We require the work to be performed by a team of two students. Please state the name of your partner in your application. Applicants without partner will not be considered.

 

Main location for the project group will be the assembly plant in Tuve, Gothenburg. The students are expected to spend most of the time on-site, collaborating with the engineering and production staff. Therefore we require at least one student to speak Swedish.

 

Last day to apply: 2025-10-19

 

Contact: 
Mikael Granbom, 
Process Technology Manager, Volvo Trucks Tuve
mikael.granbom@volvo.com


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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. 

 

Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group’s customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?

Job Category:  Engineering
Organization:  Group Trucks Operations
Travel Required:  No Travel Required
Requisition ID:  25349

Do we share the same aspirations?

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.