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The Faculty of Technology and Health Sciences offers education and research in engineering, health, and information design, with a clear focus on societal challenges. Our research is conducted in close collaboration with external actors, both nationally and internationally, contributing to knowledge development and innovation. Through our collaboration platforms, we bring together academia, the public sector, and industry to jointly drive knowledge development and strengthen the relevance of research and education. The education at all levels is research-based and has a clear link to the needs of society and working life. Together, we contribute to sustainable societal development.

Within the faculty, there are three departments where a total of approximately 500 people work.

The Department of Engineering Sciences encompasses much of the university's higher education and civil engineering programs in energy technology, mechanical engineering, robotics, building technology, environmental technology, and industrial systems. Internationally recognized research is conducted here, focusing on future energy and industrial systems. Collaboration with industry and society is central to developing sustainable, resource-efficient, and competitive solutions for tomorrow's society.

Employment Information

Employment type: Fixed-term employment

Employment period/Start date: According to agreement

Scope: Full-time

Number of positions: 1

Application deadline: 2026-08-09

Location: Eskilstuna

Department: Engineering Sciences

Job Description

A postdoctoral position aims to provide an opportunity after completing a doctoral degree to develop independence as a researcher and create conditions for further career advancement. The employment may be fixed-term for a maximum of 3 years.

The position primarily involves research where the candidate will independently plan and conduct scientific studies in the field of smart and portable automation. The role will be carried out within the framework of the research profile MARC (Mälardalen Research and Competence Centre for Future Manufacturing), which means that the work is done in close collaboration with industry partners and other researchers within the profile.

Within MARC, research focuses on future sustainable and flexible production systems, where smart and portable automation are central. The candidate is expected to contribute to the development of new methods, technologies, and prototypes for portable and reconfigurable automation, as well as explore how these solutions can be integrated into industrial environments with requirements for flexibility, quality, and resource efficiency. The work may include experimental research in laboratory and industrial environments, system development, analysis of production flows, and co-production of knowledge together with corporate partners. Since MARC is a collaboration profile with strong ties to regional companies, the candidate will also participate in project meetings, workshops, and joint activities where industrial relevance and implementability are central elements.

The role as a postdoctoral researcher includes scientific writing of articles, dissemination, and oral presentation of research results. An important part of dissemination is actively working with industrial applications in close collaboration with industrial partners.

As a postdoctoral researcher, you are expected to take personal responsibility for planning and conducting your studies, take initiative to develop your ideas and knowledge, and be able to collaborate with others both within and outside academia. Teaching or other assignments may be included in the position for a maximum of 20%.

As a postdoctoral researcher, you will also be part of the research group Production Development, where you are expected to contribute to the development of the group.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who have completed a doctoral degree in production technology, mechanical engineering, automation, robotics, or another relevant technical field, no more than three years before the application deadline. You have not previously held a postdoctoral position within the same or related subject area at MDU that exceeds one year.

Furthermore, you should have:

• Documented experimental research experience, for example, work in laboratory, testbed, or industrial environments
• Experience with industrial robots, collaborative robots, or portable robot platforms
• Experience in programming and configuring control systems for automation and robotics, including relevant programming languages such as PLC, Python, C/C++, MATLAB, ROS, or equivalent
• Ability to work independently in the research process, including planning, execution, analysis, and reporting of scientific studies
• Ability to collaborate and interact with people at different levels within and outside academia, such as students, colleagues, and industry representatives
• Very good oral and written communication skills in English, including documented ability for scientific writing

Selection Criteria

For this position, special emphasis will be placed on:

• Knowledge of or experience with investment projects regarding industrial robots, collaborative robots, or portable robot platforms is meritorious

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Application

You apply by clicking the "Apply" button below.

Scientific publications that you are unable to attach to the application digitally should be sent by post to:

Mälardalen University

HR Department

Ref.no: 2026/1967

Box 883

721 23 Västerås

As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and submitted to the university no later than the application deadline.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Union representatives:

Saco-S [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Susanne Meijer ST-OFR/S, tel: 021-10 14 89

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