Research Position in Defense and Security

The Total Defense Research Institute (FOI) is a government agency conducting world-leading research in defense and security to support Sweden's military and civil defense. The research spans several areas, including underwater, cyber defense, space, electronic warfare, sensor systems, civil defense, CBRNe (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive substances), military platforms including weapons and protection, as well as security policy analysis. FOI's research plays a key role in building Sweden's defense capability.

Do you have an interest in technology and defense? Do you want to work on exciting projects within defense and security with international collaborations? Can you analyze complex problems and identify the essentials? We are now looking for researchers who want to solve complex valuation issues in collaboration with the Armed Forces and FMV.

If so, FOI could be your new workplace! We offer a balanced work life, a developing work environment, and a socially important job!

About the Position

You will work with analysis and valuation of complex systems in contemporary and future military scenarios across all defense arenas. The work is done using models and simulations or qualitative methods, such as games. The results are used to support the Armed Forces' capability development and FMV's procurements. The work is project-based, where we work both independently and in groups.

About the Unit

This is a joint recruitment between the units “Collaborative Systems” and “System Effect Valuation” that work closely together on similar issues. You will be part of one of these units, both of which belong to the operational area of Multi-Domain Valuation and the Department of Defense Technology.

We are looking for several candidates; do you have the competence profile we need?

Requirements

We are looking for someone with a doctoral degree or a licentiate degree and relevant work experience as assessed by the employer. You should also have:

• experience working with analytical problem-solving
• good knowledge in analysis, simulation, and valuation of complex systems
• experience in areas such as dynamic systems, mathematical analysis, optimization theory, mathematical systems theory, mathematical statistics, or equivalent as assessed by the employer
• excellent communication skills in both spoken and written Swedish and English.

To succeed in this role, you should enjoy working in teams and have good collaborative skills. We also want you to have strong analytical abilities, be self-driven, take initiative, and be goal- and result-oriented.

We place great importance on personal qualities.

Meritorious

It is an advantage if you have experience in:

• model development
• development of models and tools in modern programming environments
• leading work in analysis and valuation of complex systems.

What do we offer you?

The Total Defense Research Institute (FOI) is a government agency conducting world-leading research in defense and security to support Sweden's military and civil defense. We offer a unique workplace where you can work on what is important for total defense and society as a whole. The research is applied both within defense authorities and among civilian actors and plays a crucial role in building a relevant and effective defense capability.

We consciously work for a good work environment with a good balance between work and private life. In addition, we offer a range of benefits. Read more about what it is like to work with us: Work with us (https://www.foi.se/jobba-hos-oss.html)

The position is a permanent employment that may start with a six-month probationary period.

Do you want to be part of finding answers for a safer world?

Welcome to submit your application in the form of a CV and cover letter via the application button no later than April 7, 2026!

For more information about the position, please contact Martin Fransson, unit manager for the Collaborative Systems unit, or Anders Lennartsson, unit manager for the System Effect Valuation unit. Union representatives are Staffan Lindgren (Saco-S) and Magnus Lindström (OFR/S – ST). All can be reached at 08-555 030 00.

As the position is classified, Swedish citizenship is required. A security clearance with a background check will be conducted before employment according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585). For the security clearance, certified copies of relevant education and service certificates will be requested.

FOI is an authority, and submitted application documents become public records that can be disclosed to third parties upon request according to the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act.

Offers from recruitment companies are not welcome.