- collaboration between Luleå University of Technology and Skellefteå Municipality Luleå University of Technology is growing rapidly with world-leading expertise in several research areas. We shape the future through innovative education and groundbreaking research results, and based on the Arctic region, we create global social benefits. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close collaboration with international, national and regional companies, public actors and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has a total turnover of almost SEK 2.1 billion per year. We are currently 1,900 employees and have 18,700 students. In the coming years, billions of kronor will be invested in Norrbotten and Västerbotten in major projects aimed at a more sustainable society nationally as well as globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these highly topical research projects and the social transformation that follows. We have a wide range of programs to match the skills that are in demand. We hope that you will help us build the sustainable companies and societies of the future. In the coming years, billions of dollars will be invested in Norrbotten and Västerbotten in major projects aimed at a more sustainable society nationally as well as globally. Luleå University of Technology (LTU) is involved in several of these highly topical research projects and the social transformation that follows. You will work within a driven team conducting research in software systems, distributed systems, network technologies and advanced data analysis as well as knowledgeable domain specialists at Skellefteå, Piteå and Kristianstad municipalities. We offer the opportunity to do a PhD in a dynamic, international research environment in collaboration with municipalities and prominent universities worldwide as well as leading industry in the field. Doctoral education at a university that is active and supportive in issues such as working conditions, gender equality, diversity and study and work environment. Subject description Distributed computing encompasses distributed systems and mobile networks that enable mobility, ambience, interactivity and security of computers, data, software and users. Project description The projects are run as a collaboration between LTU and the aforementioned municipalities, where the scientific purpose is to work with information and communication (ICT/IoT) architectures for data collection, data processing and data analysis to extract information from complex contexts through the application of statistical models, machine learning (ML) methods and artificial intelligence (AI). It includes working on performance, scalability, resilience of platform architectures and algorithm performance for AI/ML. The thematic area addressed is the smart energy systems of the future and includes activity recognition, anomaly identification and prediction. The project will be conducted at LTU's campus in Skellefteå. Admission to postgraduate education takes place at Luleå University of Technology. Work tasks You study courses while performing dissertation work in the form of e.g. literature, article, design studies, construction and programming tasks, theory development, analyzes and presentations. The research area is multidisciplinary and of both scientific and applied nature. Scientific work is presented in English in articles in scientific journals and at international conferences. Teaching and other duties at the division and/or department also occur for PhD students. Qualifications To be admitted to the doctoral program, you must have basic qualifications and have completed a master's degree in computer engineering/computer science or equivalent, completed courses of at least 240 higher education credits, of which 60 higher education credits at the advanced level, or in some other way acquired essentially equivalent knowledge within or outside the country. You should have a good knowledge of software development and computer science, and good oral and written communication skills in English. Additional knowledge of mathematics and ICT/IoT architectures and the Swedish language is an advantage. Previous research and publication experience would also be an advantage. To succeed in your PhD studies at LTU, you need to be goal-oriented and persistent in your work. We are looking for a talented, analytical and motivated colleague who can perform advanced research both alone and in collaboration with others in our research group. Applicants will be selected on the basis of their ability to: -Independently drive their work forward -Be able to collaborate with others -Have a professional approach -Analyze and work with complex issues See also: Curricula for doctoral studies in the Faculty of Engineering Information about the program The doctoral position is limited to four years of full-time studies. As a doctoral student, you may to a limited extent (maximum 20%) perform departmental duties in, for example, education and administration, which extends the employment for the corresponding time. Location: Skellefteå. The salary is set based on the established salary scale for doctoral students at Luleå University of Technology. For further information, please contact Assistant Professor Saguna Saguna, 0910-58 5385 saguna.saguna@ltu.se, Professor Christer Åhlund, 0910-58 5331 christer.ahlund@ltu.se Trade union representative: SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 2037 diana.chroneer@ltu.se OFR-S Marika Vesterberg, 0920-49 1721 marika.vesterberg@ltu.se General information for applicants: https://www.ltu.se/ltu/Lediga-jobb/Sa-har-ansoker-du/Instruktioner-for-sokande-1.190708 How to apply The application is made in Luleå University of Technology's recruitment system. You need a CV/resume and a degree certificate. Please mark your application with the reference number below. Copies (up to three) of previously published scientific articles can be attached. The application and a copy of the degree certificate must be written in Swedish or English. Deadline for applications: July 16, 2025 Reference number: 2899-2025