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Description of the Activity

This doctoral position is located at the Department of Sustainable Energy Systems within the Faculty of Engineering (LTH). Within Sustainable Energy Systems, we conduct research and education on the development of efficient and environmentally friendly energy systems with a specific focus on combustion engines. About 20 colleagues work at the department, two-thirds of whom are doctoral students. At the international level, we collaborate with universities, institutes, and industry in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Project Description

The Faculty of Engineering has received funding from the Swedish Energy Agency under the Vehicle Strategic Research and Innovation (FFI) program to research advanced AI methods for monitoring and control of hydrogen engines using ion current measurement. The project is experimental, which means that as a doctoral student, you will plan and conduct experimental studies in our engine lab.

Tasks and Responsibilities

The main task of a doctoral student is to pursue their doctoral education; therefore, you will be both admitted as a student and employed by Lund University.

The tasks include participation in research projects and doctoral education courses. The duties also involve participation in teaching and other departmental work, limited to a maximum of 20% of working time, such as participating in teaching and supervising degree projects and doctoral students.

A key part of the research involves investigating ion current measurement (the spark plug as a combustion sensor) as a source of information about the engine's combustion. Extensive studies of ion current measurement have been conducted with fuels other than hydrogen, but with hydrogen as fuel, there is much left to investigate. Theoretical studies will be interspersed with experimental studies.

Qualifications

The requirements for admission are:

• A completed advanced level degree, completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at an advanced level, or acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way within or outside the country.
• The requirement for special eligibility for Engineering Sciences is met by those who have:
  • At least 90 higher education credits relevant to the doctoral education subject, of which at least 60 higher education credits at an advanced level including an advanced level degree project of at least 30 higher education credits within the subject area,
  • A completed advanced level degree within a relevant subject area.
• Good ability to benefit from the doctoral education.
• Fluency in English (in writing and speech).

This is a qualification-based position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of applicants will primarily be based on their scientific merits and potential as researchers.

Qualifications that will be given extra weight:

• It is meritorious if you have studied or have experience in AI and/or machine learning.
• It is meritorious if you have studied or have experience in combustion engines.

Great importance will be attached to how the applicant, through their experience and competence, is assessed to have the ability required to complete the doctoral education.

What We Offer

Lund University is a government agency, which means you receive special benefits, generous vacation time, and a favorable occupational pension.

As a doctoral student at Lund University, you are both admitted as a student and employed, which provides several benefits. Read more about being admitted and employed at the university's website.

The Department of Sustainable Energy Systems has an extensive network both in Sweden and internationally, which you as a doctoral student will have access to. This also provides opportunities for temporary stays elsewhere in the country or abroad.

Read more on the university's website about being employed with us: Work with us (#).

About the Employment

The employment is a fixed-term appointment totaling four years, 100%, with a start date as agreed. The main rule is that employment at Lund University is conducted in Sweden; therefore, you are expected to be able to perform your work on-site in Lund.

Regulations concerning employment as a doctoral student are found in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), Chapter 5, Sections 1-7. Regulations concerning admission to doctoral studies are found in Chapter 6, Section 3 of the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100). More information is available on the university's website.

Other

For doctoral students, there is a specific salary scale linked to each faculty, and the salary is set according to the current salary scale.

How to Apply

The application should be written in English and should include a CV including a publication list, a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how the position matches your qualifications. The application must also include a copy of the advanced level degree and any other documents you wish to submit (copies of grades, contact details for references, recommendation letters, etc.).

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