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The subject area of Polymeric Composite Materials at Luleå University of Technology is now announcing a postdoctoral position. The position focuses on fundamental research on high-performance, thermo-oxidatively stable advanced fibre-reinforced polymer composites.

Subject description

Polymeric Composite Materials is a research area comprising the study of processes and mechanisms that influence the performance and properties of fiber reinforced composites, as well as the know-how regarding their manufacturing techniques.

Project description

The recruitment is carried out with the aim of, through fundamental materials science research on the properties of temperature-resistant candidate resins, developing a deep understanding of new temperature-resistant material combinations. This understanding will be used to establish theoretical models describing the relationship between manufacturing and performance. The ultimate goal is to enable continuous use of new materials in highly demanding environments.

Duties

The candidate will become part of a research group working on validating experimentally verified physical phenomena using relevant material models, as well as development of high-performance composites for a wide range of applications.

Qualifications

To be eligible for the position, the applicant must hold a doctoral degree, or equivalent, in composite materials, materials science and engineering, polymer science, polymer engineering, computational materials science, applied physics, mechanical engineering, physical chemistry, or related fields. A doctoral degree awarded no more than three years before the application deadline provides a useful qualification. Candidates who have been awarded a doctoral degree at an earlier date may also be considered if there are special grounds, for example, different types of statutory leave of absence.

Good proficiency in spoken and written English is required. You should be able to work in a team, take initiative, and have strong collaborative skills.

Additional qualifications include expertise in material characterization, particularly of polymers and composite materials. Competence in curing reactions of thermosetting polymers, practical composite manufacturing, thermochemical and mechanical characterization, as well as modelling of thermo-mechanical properties of composites is also meritorious, as is experience with X-ray tomography and the application of methods—including AI-assisted methods—for data analysis.

The selected candidate must comply with applicable export control legislation, as well as any customer and supplier requirements regarding security and information management. Access to certain information and technology within the assignment is restricted in accordance with applicable export control regulations and license conditions. Only individuals who can be authorized for such access under these regulations may participate in the parts of the assignment covered by these restrictions.

Further information

Full-time fixed term employment for two years with placement in Luleå. Estimated starting date is December 1, 2026.

For further information about the position, please contact Patrik Fernberg, (+46) 920 492883, [email protected]

Union representatives:

SACO-S Diana Chroneér, (+46) 920-49 2037, [email protected]

OFR-S Marika Vesterberg, (+46) 920-49 1721, [email protected]

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: 6 of August 2026

Reference number: 3680-2026