Arbetsbeskrivning

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 nearly SEK 2,1 billion per year. We currently have 1,900 employees and 18,700 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.In the coming years, multi-billion dollar investments will be made in Norrbotten and Västerbotten in significant projects aimed at a more sustainable society nationally and globally. Luleå University of Technology (LTU) is involved in several of these highly topical research projects and the societal transformation that follows. You will work within an active team conducting research in software systems, distributed systems, network technologies, advanced data analysis, and knowledgeable domain experts at the municipality of Skellefteå, Piteå, and Kristianstad.  We offer the opportunity to do a Ph.D. in a dynamic, international research environment in collaboration with the municipalities included and prominent universities worldwide, as well as leading industries in the area. Doctoral studies at a department that is active and supportive in matters such as working conditions, equality, and diversity, as well as study and work environment.  Subject description  Pervasive and mobile computing address distributed systems and mobile networks that enable mobility, ubiquity, security, and interactivity of computers, data, software, and users.  Project description  The projects are run as a collaboration between LTU and the municipalities, where the scientific work targets information and communication (ICT/IoT) architectures for data collection, data processing, and data analysis to extract information from complex contexts through statistical models, machine learning (ML) methods, and artificial intelligence (AI). This includes working with performance, scalability, resilience regarding platform architectures, and algorithm performance for AI/ML. The thematic areas addressed are the future smart energy solutions, connected/smart properties, which include activity recognition, anomaly identification/detection, and prediction/forecasting using real-world datasets.  Duties  You will take Ph.D. courses while performing thesis work in the form of, for example, literature, articles, design studies, construction and programming tasks, theory development, analyses, and presentations. The research area is multidisciplinary and of both scientific and applied nature. Scientific work is presented in English in articles in scientific journals and at international conferences.  Qualifications  To be admitted to doctoral studies, you must have basic eligibility and have completed a degree in engineering/master's degree in computer engineering/computer science or equivalent, completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which 60 credits at the advanced level, or in some other way within or outside the country acquired essentially equivalent knowledge.  You should have good knowledge of software development and computer science, as well as good skills in oral and written communication in English. Additional knowledge in mathematics, ICT/IoT architectures. It is also meriting if you have previous research experience and publications.  We are looking for a talented, analytical, and motivated colleague who can perform advanced research in our research group alone and in collaboration. When selecting the applicants, we will consider the ability to: -Independently push your work forward -Able to collaborate with others -Have a professional approach -Analyze and work with complex issues  See also: Study plans for postgraduate education within the Faculty of Technology  Further information  The doctoral appointment is time-limited to four years of full-time studies in the location of Skellefteå. As a doctoral student, you may, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), need to perform departmental service within, e.g., teaching and administration, which extends the employment for a corresponding period.  The salary is set based on the established salary scale for Luleå University of Technology doctoral students.  For further information, please contact Associate Professor Saguna Saguna, (+46) 910-58 5385 [email protected], Professor Christer Åhlund, (+46) 910-58 5331 [email protected].  Union representatives:  SACO-S Diana Chroneer,(+46 )920-49 2037 [email protected]  OFR-S Marika Vesterberg, (+46) 920-49 1721 [email protected]  General information for applicants: https://www.ltu.se/ltu/Lediga-jobb/Sa-har-ansoker-du/Instruktioner-for-sokande-1.190708?l=en  In case of different interpretations of the English and Swedish versions of this announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.  Application  The application is made to Luleå University of Technology's recruitment system. CV/résumé and degree certificate. Please mark your application with the reference number below. Copies (up to 3) of previously published scientific articles can be attached. The application and copy of the degree certificate must be written in Swedish or English.  Closing date for applications: July 16, 2025  Reference number: 2988-2025