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Mälardalen University (MDU) is Sweden's newest university. With our vision of being a progressive and collaborative university where we shape a sustainable future together, we want to make a real difference. Do you want to contribute to our development? Together, we contribute to a more sustainable future through knowledge and innovation. We believe that new knowledge and new perspectives are best created and achieved in collaboration with others – colleagues, students, industry, and the public sector, both nationally and internationally.

Employment Information

Employment: Fixed-term employment

Period of employment/Start date: Preferred start date is 1 October 2026

Scope: Part-time

Number of positions: 1

Closing date for application: 17 June 2026

Campus location: Västerås

School: School of Technology and Business Studies (Teknikvetenskap)

Third-cycle subject: Energy and Environmental Engineering

Admission to third-cycle (doctoral) education is regulated in MDU's admission regulations, which compile national and local rules for eligibility and admission to doctoral studies at Mälardalen University. More information about third-cycle studies at MDU: https://www.mdu.se/en/malardalen-university/education/doctoral-education

The doctoral position includes full-time employment as a doctoral student for the duration of the education, which corresponds to four years.

Position Description

As a doctoral student, you will conduct research focusing on the development and application of AI-based methods for energy system analysis. The work includes integrating AI methods with energy system models as well as developing methods for transparency, explainability, and uncertainty management, with a particular focus on sustainable transition.

The position also includes participation in teaching, for example through course modules and exercises. Supervision of student projects may be included. Departmental work and teaching may comprise up to 20% of full-time working hours.

Entry Requirements

To be admitted to third-cycle studies, the applicant must meet both the general and specific entry requirements of the subject and be deemed to have the capacity to benefit from the education.

General entry requirements for third-cycle education (according to Chapter 7, Section 39 of the Higher Education Ordinance) are met by those who have:

• completed a second-cycle (Master's level) degree,
• completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 90 at second-cycle level, or
• acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

Specific entry requirements

The applicant must hold a Master of Science in Engineering or a Master's degree in energy engineering, engineering physics, or a related field.

Very good ability to communicate in spoken and written English is required.

Selection Criteria

Among applicants who meet both the general and specific entry requirements, selection shall be based on their ability to benefit from the education (Chapter 7, Section 41 of the Higher Education Ordinance).

In addition, selection will be made based on the following assessment criteria:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Motivation and ability to communicate clearly

Merits include:

• Knowledge of LLMs, deep learning, and Python programming
• Knowledge of power electronics
• Experience in modelling, simulation, and experimental work

In an overall assessment of suitability, emphasis is also placed on personal abilities. All employees at MDU are expected to cooperate and treat colleagues and students with respect, take responsibility for the organisation and their own work duties, and contribute to a positive work environment.

We value the qualities that an even distribution of age and gender, as well as ethnic and cultural diversity, can contribute to the organization.

Application

The application is to be completed online. Please submit your application by clicking on the "Apply" button below.

The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and will reach the university no later than the closing date for application. The application should include the required documents to confirm eligibility and provide grounds for merit assessment. Degree certificates and/or transcripts must always be included and must be officially issued by the degree-awarding institution.

Documents may be submitted in Swedish or English. Supporting documents in other languages must be translated into Swedish or English by an authorized translator. Copies of the original documents in the original language must also be included.

If the admitted candidate requires a residence permit to stay in Sweden and pursue their studies, and if the studies require physical presence at Mälardalen University, the university reserves the right to withdraw the admission decision if a valid residence permit cannot be presented by the start date of the studies.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Union representatives:

Saco-S mailto:[email protected]

Susanne Meijer ST-OFR/S, tel: +46 21-10 14 89

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