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Luleå University of Technology is in strong growth with world-leading competence in several research areas. We shape the future through innovative education and ground-breaking research results, and based on the Arctic region, we create global social benefit. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close collaboration with international, national and regional companies, public actors and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has a total turnover of SEK 1.9 billion per year. We currently have 1,840 employees and 17,670 students.

In the coming years, multi-billion investments will be made in large projects in Northern Sweden to create a fossil-free society both nationally and globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these cutting-edge research projects and in the societal transformation that they entail. We offer a broad range of courses and study programmes to match the skills in demand. We hope that you will help us to build the sustainable companies and societies of the future.

Electric Power Engineering in Skellefteå, Sweden, is a successful group at Luleå University of Technology led by Professor Math Bollen.

The current research directions for the group are hosting capacity, smart grid solutions, and power quality. The group has a good national and international reputation for its leading research.

The group currently consists of a chaired professor, two more professors, four other senior researchers, one research engineer and 18 doctoral students.

We are now recruiting a doctoral student to perform research on “hosting capacity of transmission grids for large-scale hydrogen production”.

More information about the research group: Electrical power engineering at Luleå University of Technology

Subject descriptionElectric power engineering covers the study of the system for production, transport and consumption of electrical energy. This includes the interaction between the power grid electricity production and electricity consumption.

Project descriptionThis project is about large-scale hydrogen production from electricity, for example for the production of steel without carbon dioxide emission, and how this could impact the transmission grid (130 kV and above). Hydrogen production will be treated both as an opportunity and as a challenge for the transmission grid.

Your project is part of a group of externally-funded projects where several PhD students and senior researchers will be working together towards assessing smart-grid solutions for transmission grids.An important driver throughout these projects is being able to quantify the opportunities and limitations of flexibility solutions in a transparent way and being able to communicate these to the various stakeholders. The hosting capacity method, which has been developed for distribution networks, will be developed further, and applied to transmission networks.

Your project is also part of the Center for Hydrogen Energy Systems Sweden (CH2ESS), a research and knowledge initiative at LTU, in close collaboration with Swedish industry. For more information about CH2ESS, visit our website: https://www.ltu.se/centres/CH2ESS

DutiesThe project will be conducted by a PhD student, together with supervisors and technical support personnel.

The doctoral program will result in a PhD degree after the equivalent of four years of full-time graduate studies. Departmental duties of up to 20 % of full-time (usually in the form of teaching and administrative work) will be included in the duties in addition to the graduate program.

You will participate in the “Network of Young Scientists (NYS)” within CH2ESS. NYS is a self-organized network that arranges study visits, workshops, and other interesting activities to increase your future career opportunities.

QualificationsYou are qualified to apply for this position if you have an MSc or equivalent technical degree with specialization appropriate for research in electrical power engineering such as electrical engineering, electronics, energy, engineering physics or similar areas. Alternatively, an individual fulfills the general eligibility requirements for the third-cycle educational program when he or she 1) has completed a second-cycle degree, 2) has completed higher education courses worth at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 are for second-cycle courses, or 3) in some other manner, in this country or abroad, has acquired the equivalent qualifications courses in electrical engineering. Previous relevant experience in energy or power engineering is considered an important merit. Advanced knowledge of written and spoken English is required. In addition, ability to contribute to the education done by the group (to a large part done in Swedish) is regarded meriting.

For further information on specific doctoral education, see; General curricula for the Board of the faculty of science and technology 

InformationEmployment as a PhD student is limited to 4 years, teaching and other department duties may be added with max 20%. Placement: Skellefteå. Start date: by agreement. 

For further information, please contact: Math Bollen, math.bollen@ltu.se and Cecilia Wallmark, cecilia.wallmark@ltu.se. 

Union representatives: SACO-S Kjell Johansson (+46)920-49 1529 kjell.johansson@ltu.se and OFR-S Lars Frisk, (+46)920-49 1792 lars.frisk@ltu.se

Luleå University of Technology is actively working on equality and diversity that contributes to a creative study- and work environment. The University’s core values are based on respect, trust, openness and responsibility.

In case of different interpretations of the English and Swedish versions of this announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

ApplicationWe prefer that you apply for this position by clicking on the apply button below. The application should include a CV, personal letter and copies of verified diplomas from high school and universities. Your application, including diplomas, must be written in English or Swedish. Mark your application with the reference number below.

Closing date for applications: 25 October 2023
Reference number: 3951–2023

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Ref 2609-2023

Luleå University of Technology is in strong growth with world-leading competence in several research areas. We shape the future through innovative education and ground-breaking research results, and based on the Arctic region, we create global social benefit. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close collaboration with international, national and regional companies, public actors and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has a total turnover of SEK 1.9 billion per year. We currently have 1,840 employees and 17,670 students.

In the coming years, multi-billion investments will be made in large projects in Northern Sweden to create a fossil-free society both nationally and globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these cutting-edge research projects and in the societal transformation that they entail. We offer a broad range of courses and study programmes to match the skills in demand. We hope that you will help us to build the sustainable companies and societies of the future.

The Division of Product and Production Development at Luleå University of Technology is looking for a PhD student who wants to focus on laser metal processing.

We are searching for a dedicated person who is interested in developing advanced experimental research to study manufacturing processes with laser beams, in frame of international projects with industrial applications.

Subject description
Manufacturing Systems Engineering addresses the individual processes and techniques involved in the manufacture of entire systems for industrial production, as well as their design. An important area is laser materials processing.

Project description
You will participate in international research projects, aiming for a deep process understanding of laser welding and additive manufacturing (3D-printing) of metal products. In cooperation with manufacturing industry, the melt flow during the processes will be studied, by applying advanced experimental methods like high-speed imaging as well as developing numerical approaches like machine learning algorithms, as part of Artificial Intelligence. Creative new approaches will be identified and studied. You will be part of a cooperative research team that provides a friendly, inspiring atmosphere, high scientific level and the opportunity for personal development.

Duties
Your main tasks will be to perform experimental and theoretical research in the field of laser materials processing, which will be published in peer-reviewed international journals and at major national and international conferences, finally collected and condensed in a PhD-thesis, to be defended. For graduation as doctor, courses of 60 credits need to be passed. The position will include assistance in department duties, particularly teaching in production engineering and support in the allocated projects.

Qualifications
In order to be eligible for employment as PhD student you need a university graduation (MSc or equivalent) in Materials Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering or a similar technical subject. Strong interest, curiosity and passion for research are prerequisites along with personal qualities relevant for postgraduate education, such as presentation and communication skills and analytical thinking ability. A high level of English, written and spoken, is expected. Foreign candidates are expected to be interested in getting to a certain extent familiar with the Swedish language. A continuing academic career at Luleå University of Technology can be an opportunity for further development.

For further information about a specific subject see General syllabus for the Board of the faculty of science and technology

The majority of the employees at the subject Manufacturing Systems Engineering are currently men, therefore we welcome female applicants.

Information
Employment as a PhD student is limited to 4 years, teaching and other department duties may be added with 20% of a full time. Placement: Luleå. Preferred starting date: October 1, 2023.

For further information about the position, please contact Chaired Professor Alexander Kaplan, +46 70 311 83 53, alexander.kaplan@ltu.se  
Read more about the research subject on our website and on LinkedIn.

Union representatives:
SACO-S Kjell Johansson (+46)920-49 1529 kjell.johansson@ltu.se  
OFR-S Lars Frisk, (+46)920-49 1792 lars.frisk@ltu.se

In case of different interpretations of the English and Swedish versions of this announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

Application
We prefer that you apply for this position by clicking on the apply button below. The application should include a CV, personal letter and copies of verified diplomas from high school and universities. Mark your application with the reference number below. Your application, including diplomas, must be written in English or Swedish.

Closing date for applications: September 30, 2023
Reference number: 2609-2023

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Post expires on Saturday September 30th, 2023

Ref 3213-2023

Luleå University of Technology is in strong growth with world-leading competence in several research areas. We shape the future through innovative education and ground-breaking research results, and based on the Arctic region, we create global social benefit. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close collaboration with international, national and regional companies, public actors and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has a total turnover of SEK 1.9 billion per year. We currently have 1,840 employees and 17,670 students.

In the coming years, multi-billion investments will be made in large projects in Northern Sweden to create a fossil-free society both nationally and globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these cutting-edge research projects and in the societal transformation that they entail. We offer a broad range of courses and study programmes to match the skills in demand. We hope that you will help us to build the sustainable companies and societies of the future.

We are looking for a motivated doctoral student for the research subject Wood Science and Engineering at Luleå University of Technology (LTU) who can carry out qualified research in our research group, both independently and in collaboration with colleagues. You will work within the strategic research program CT WOOD Centre of Excellence, which focuses research activities on X-ray computed tomography (CT) on wood. Most of the research within CT WOOD is conducted at the department of Wood Science and Engineering in Skellefteå. CT WOOD receives funding from The Swedish Forest Industry Federation (Swedish Wood), Kempe Foundations, Skellefteå Municipality and LTU, and several companies from the wood industry (Homepage). Additional funding for this position is provided by the Swedish Energy Agency (Energimyndigheten).

This unique doctoral position will lead to future in-demand expert competence and give you the opportunity to work in a creative research environment at LTU with researchers from highly diverse backgrounds, as well as in the organizations and companies we collaborate with.

Subject description
Wood Science and Engineering includes an interdisciplinary approach on the wood material and industrial processes covering the value chain from forest to wood products. Research areas are anatomy, physics, chemistry, and mechanics related to wood, as well as wood processing and products engineering, manufacturing technology, process optimization and visualization for wood-based products.

Project description
The main objective for this research position is to implement machine learning methods as part of a greater artificial intelligence (AI) framework for the sawmill industry. A key task is to increase the level of integration of the data flow in the sawmill process using X-ray CT (computed tomography) technology. The AI framework should ultimately lead to a digital twin of a cutting-edge sawmill process for prediction and optimization of the product output. The data you are intended to work with are primarily derived from CT scans of timber (logs and boards), which will mainly be collected at our CT lab in Skellefteå. ML should be used for three main tasks of the envisioned AI framework: 1) development of algorithms that reduce noise and enhance the visibility of quality-essential features in CT-scanned logs, 2) development of methods that automate the creation of 3D virtual logs with parametrized segmentation of the quality-essential features, 3) development of combined physics-informed and learning-based models (e.g. PINNs) to predict the mechanical properties of construction timber.

The project is motivated by the increased demand for renewable and sustainable building materials, which makes it necessary to improve the use efficiency of our forest resources. The final AI framework could finally enable the prediction of the timber quality (stiffness, strength, appearance) already before sawing, resulting in a much more efficient process.

During your research, you will be collaborating with experts in image-based AI from KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Department of Mathematics), researchers experienced in CT-scanning of wood and large industry partners from the CT WOOD initiative. Great opportunities exist for international cooperation with the most advanced research groups concerning timber modelling. The PhD program includes research-level courses suited to your individual needs during your research, and active participation in scientific conferences to build your network in the international research community in the field.

Duties
The research area is multidisciplinary in nature and includes areas such as material science, physics, data science, image analysis, and production technology. The work comprises the development of AI and deep learning models that make it possible to extract comprehensive and quality-relevant information from CT data of wooden logs and boards in an automated manner.

Collaboration will be included with related projects, e.g. for the development of measurement methods, finite element modelling of CT data, material analysis, optimization of the value exchange, process optimization, and quality management.

All scientific work is presented in English in the form of peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals and at international conferences, which are the main evaluation criteria to complete the PhD studies. In addition, 25% of your PhD studies are dedicated to course work, of which the majority can be chosen according to your needs and interests. At the end of your studies, you will summarize your work in a PhD thesis and defend it in front of a scientific committee.

Qualifications
Basic qualifications for postgraduate education have those who have: 1) completed a degree at advanced level 2) completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at advanced level, or 3) in some other way within or outside the country acquired mainly corresponding knowledge.

A suitable background is a university degree or otherwise certified expertise in computer science, data science, or a similar field. The applicant must have a clear interest in modelling, data analysis, experimental studies, and customary engineering issues. While not necessary, expertise in machine learning/deep learning, and the Python programming language (incl. PyTorch or Tensorflow/Keras) is appreciated. Even knowledge of finite element analysis and similar modelling approaches are of advantage. Knowledge of wood or material science is not necessary, but a merit if present.

The applicant must be a good team player with good knowledge of English, in both oral and written presentation. Knowledge of the Swedish language is not a requirement for the position, but the applicant should be able to perform tasks that require a basic understanding of Swedish in a few years’ time.

We encourage applications from individuals who identify themselves as non-male.

For further information about the subject see; General curricula for the Board of the faculty of science and technology.

Further information
Employment as a PhD student is limited to 4 years, teaching and other department duties may be added with max 20%.

For further information about the position, please contact: Professor Dick Sandberg, +46 910-58 53 71, dick.sandberg@ltu.se och Benedikt Neyses, +46 72-219 69 79, benedikt.neyses@ltu.se.

Union representatives: SACO-S Kjell Johansson (+46)920-49 1529 kjell.johansson@ltu.se och OFR-S Lars Frisk, 0920-49 1792 lars.frisk@ltu.se.

In case of different interpretations of the English and Swedish versions of this announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

Application
We prefer that you apply for this position by clicking on the apply button below. The application should include a CV, personal letter and copies of verified diplomas from high school and universities. Mark your application with the reference number below. Your application, including diplomas, must be written in English or Swedish.

Reference number: 3213-2023
Last day of application: 30 september 2023

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Luleå University of Technology is in strong growth with world-leading competence in several research areas. We shape the future through innovative education and ground-breaking research results, and based on the Arctic region, we create global social benefit. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close collaboration with international, national and regional companies, public actors and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has a total turnover of SEK 1.9 billion per year. We currently have 1,840 employees and 17,670 students.

In the coming years, multi-billion investments will be made in large projects in Northern Sweden to create a fossil-free society both nationally and globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these cutting-edge research projects and in the societal transformation that they entail. We offer a broad range of courses and study programmes to match the skills in demand. We hope that you will help us to build the sustainable companies and societies of the future.

The Robotics and Artificial Intelligence subject at the department of Computer Science and Electrical and Space Engineering at Luleå University of Technology, is now looking for one PhD student contributing to our growing activities. You will be part of the national research program WASP.

Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP) is Sweden’s largest individual research program ever, a major national initiative for strategically motivated basic research, education, and faculty recruitment. The program addresses research on artificial intelligence and autonomous systems acting in collaboration with humans, adapting to their environment through sensors, information, and knowledge, and forming intelligent systems-of-systems. The vision of WASP is excellent research and competence in artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and software for the benefit of Swedish industry. Read more: https://wasp-sweden.org/.

The position will be part of the Robotics and AI team (RAI) that is conducting fundamental research in all the aspects of robotics with a specific focus on aerial, space, and bioinspired robotics. The vision of RAI is aiming in closing the gap from theory to real life, while the team has a strong expertise in field robotics. Specific application areas of focus are robotics for mines, aerial inspection of aging infrastructure, multi-robotic search, and rescue, multi sensorial fusion and multirobot coordination, including multirobot perception, decentralization, and mission execution. The RAI team has a strong European participation in multiple R&D&I projects, while RAI is also participating in the DARPA SUB-T challenge with the CoSTAR Team lead by NASA/JPL.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Subject description
Robotics and artificial intelligence aim to develop novel robotic systems that are characterised by advanced autonomy for improving the ability of robots to interact with the surrounding environment and humans during the execution of specific tasks.

Project description
The current PhD position is associated with the WARA on Public Safety and the focus is on Embodied System-Level Autonomy for Hyper-modal Robotic Systems. Thus, this PhD position revisits the legacy robotic platform-dependent and fragmented autonomy frameworks and re-establishes a completely novel autonomy planning stack for robotic mobility systems that can operate in unified or split configurations, aiming on resilient high-level autonomy, decision making and subsystem coordination of hyper-modality robotic platforms.

More specifically, the position will involve dense research activities in the area of designing, experimenting and theoretical control development in the following research areas: 

• Shared collaborative vision for robotics.
• Shared Collaborative mapping and exploration.
• Shared Simultaneous localization, path planning and exploration.
• Shared Collaborative frontier exploration.
• Ground-aerial robotic unification.
• Reinforcement learning for shared collaborative aerial team deployment.
• Frugal AI for mission planner for team of hybrid robots.
• Deep learning for localization.
• ML based Multi sensor fusion framework.
• Transfer learning for team of hybrid robots.
• Reconfigurable network configuration with teams of aerial robots.

Duties
As a PhD student, you devote most of your time to doctoral studies and the research projects of which you are part in. You are expected to perform both experimental and theoretical work within your research studies as well as communicate your results at national and international conferences and in scientific journals. Most of your working time will be devoted to your own research studies. In addition, you can have the opportunity to try the teacher role or other department duties, up to a maximum of 20% of full-time. As a researcher, you work as a neutral part in many contexts, which provides a great opportunity to be involved in challenging development projects.

Your qualifications
We seek a highly motivated doctoral student eager to make a difference in robotics and artificial intelligence. Candidates should have a master’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or computer science or completed coursework amounting to at least 240 ECTS-credits including at least 60 ECTS-credits from the second cycle in the field of computer science; alternatively demonstrated essentially equivalent knowledge. Furthermore, candidates should have excellent study results, very good programming skills and high proficiency in oral and written communication in English.

For further information about a specific subject see, General syllabus for the Board of the faculty of science and technology.

Your workplace
The graduate school within WASP is dedicated to providing the skills needed to analyze, develop, and contribute to the interdisciplinary area of artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and software. Through an ambitious program with research visits, partner universities, and visiting lecturers, the graduate school actively supports forming a strong multi-disciplinary and international professional network between PhD-students, researchers, and industry. Read more: https://wasp-sweden.org/graduate-school/.

The employment
When taking up the post, you will be admitted to the program for doctoral studies. More information about the doctoral studies at each faculty is available at Doctoral studies at Luleå University of Technology.

The employment has a duration of four years’ full-time equivalent. The employment may be extended up to a maximum of five years, based on the amount of teaching and departmental duties you have carried out with max 20%.

Placement: Luleå. Starting date: October 2023

Further information
For further information about the position, please contact Chair Professor George Nikolakopoulos, +46 920-49 1298, geonik@ltu.se.

Union representatives: SACO-S Kjell Johansson (+46)920-49 1529 kjell.johansson@ltu.se or OFR-S Lars Frisk, (+46)920-49 1792 lars.frisk@ltu.se.

In case of different interpretations of the English and Swedish versions of this announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

Application
We prefer that you apply for this position by clicking on the apply button below. The application should include a CV, personal letter and copies of verified diplomas from high school and universities. Mark your application with the reference number below. Your application, including diplomas, must be written in English or Swedish.

Closing date for applications: September 30, 2023
Reference number: 2920-2023

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Post expires on Saturday September 30th, 2023